The Next Generation of Brilliant Scientists: Summer Undergraduate Research Interns at PNRI

The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) is integral in PNRI, where scientists value mentoring the next generation. This summer we proudly hosted ten exceptional interns with diverse interests and career goals as they got hands-on training in our laboratories.

Introducing “PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery” – A New PNRI Podcast

PNRI Science: Mystery & Discovery goes beyond the jargon to explore the passion and people at the forefront of genetic research. Our host, Jack Faris, PNRI CEO, interviews PNRI’s brilliant scientists to share what excites them about genetic research, what inspired them to become scientists, and those myths about science they would love to bust.…

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Pacific Northwest Research Institute Uncovers Hidden DNA Mechanisms of Rare Genetic Diseases

Researchers in PNRI’s Carvalho Lab, in collaboration with other institutions, have uncovered how specific DNA rearrangements called inverted triplications contribute to the development of various genetic diseases. This discovery opens new avenues for understanding and treating rare genetic disorders.

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PNRI’s Inaugural Rare Disease Hackathon: Uniting Experts to Solve Genetic Mysteries

For three dynamic days, participants immersed themselves in solving genetic mysteries in PNRI’s first-ever Rare Disease Hackathon. Read on to learn about their mission to uncover disease-causing genetic variants in unresolved rare disease families.

PNRI Opens its Doors for Behind-the-Scenes Look Into Genetics Research

Last Saturday PNRI hosted free lab tours, a thrilling opportunity to bring the public behind the scenes of their cutting-edge genetics research.

MSN News Medical, April 2024

A team of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, including PNRI’s own Dr. Cláudia Carvalho, conducted a decade-long exploration into Turkish genetics, uncovering a vital piece of the puzzle behind why some rare diseases emerge.

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Study Reveals Role of Newly Inherited DNA Variants in Recessive Diseases

A team of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, including PNRI’s own Dr. Cláudia Carvalho, conducted a decade-long exploration into Turkish genetics, uncovering a vital piece of the puzzle behind why some rare diseases emerge.

PNRI Discoveries Showcased at Global Rare Disease Conferences

PNRI scientists are at the forefront of groundbreaking rare disease research. This spring, they are taking their breakthroughs global, sharing their labs’ latest findings with experts and advocates worldwide.

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PNRI’s Rare Disease Research Seminar Spotlights Collaboration and Advocacy

Learn more about PNRI’s special Science Matters seminar honoring Rare Disease Day, featuring Jill Hawkins and Jennifer Posey, MD, PhD, two of our partners in the rare disease research community.

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Rare Disease Day 2024 and the Frontier of Genetic Research

Groundbreaking research projects at PNRI are leveraging the latest discoveries in genetics and innovative DNA sequencing technology to uncover the roots of rare diseases and revolutionize how they are diagnosed.