Tag Archives: Mayo Clinic

Hypoparathyroidism – New Insights in Patient Conditions

June 17th, 2013 - 12:45 pm

The parathyroid glands, located in the back of the neck, secrete parathyroid hormone which controls calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D in the blood and in your bones. In hypoparathyroidism not enough hormone is produced, causing calcium levels to drop and … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Findings, Progress Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged Dr. Bart Clarke, endocrinology, Hypoparathyroidism, Mayo Clinic, parathyroid hormone, PTH | Leave a comment

No Need to Test Breast Cancer for This Biomarker

June 3rd, 2013 - 7:53 am

Edith Perez, M.D., an internationally known breast cancer researcher, and deputy director at large of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, is fond of finding simplicity in treatment where possible. Her recent study has done just that. Published in the Journal … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Findings, Innovations, People, Progress Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged biomarkers, breast cancer, Edith Perez, HER2, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, PTEN | Leave a comment

Genomic Medicine – It’s Not Just for Research Anymore

May 30th, 2013 - 12:51 pm

A change has occurred in medicine. Just wanted to make note. A couple of years ago, on the 10th anniversary of the mapping of the human genome, the national media issued a number of stories lamenting what they saw as … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Findings, Innovations, People, Progress Updates | Tagged Center for Individualized Medicine, DNA, exome, genetics, genome, genomic screening, human genome, individualized Medicine, individualized Medicine clinic, Mayo Clinic, personalized medicine | Leave a comment

Showing the Power of Individualized Medicine through Patient Experiences

April 26th, 2013 - 8:51 am

CHICAGO — “Individualized medicine … it’s not just about deciphering your own genome … it’s about you having the power to choose your own care and having access to information that can best keep you well.” That was the message … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Awards, Events, Findings, Innovations, People, Progress Updates | Tagged Center for Individualized Medicine, Edison Awards, Gianrico Farrugia, individualized Medicine, Mayo Clinic, personalized medicine | Comments (1)

The People You Meet – BIO 2013

April 24th, 2013 - 1:18 pm

CHICAGO — You never know who you’ll bump into here at this largest biotech conference, now in its 20th year. It’s a bit like strolling the United Nations. If you walk down one aisle and think you’re whiffing Turkish food, … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Events, People, Progress Updates | Tagged BIO 2013, biotechnology, International medicine, Japan, Mayo Clinic | Leave a comment

Individualized Medicine and BIO 2013

April 23rd, 2013 - 2:37 pm

CHICAGO– There was a time at the BIO conference when the term genomics was scarcely known. Today it ranks with other buzz words on the exhibit floor here in Chicago and as a topic in the hundreds of meetings that … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Events, Innovations, People, Uncategorized | Tagged BIO 2013, Center for Individualized Medicine, individualized Medicine, individualized Medicine clinic, Mayo Clinic | Comments (1)

Minnesota High Schooler in Science Finals – BIO 2013

April 23rd, 2013 - 10:37 am

CHICAGO — The next generation of scientists from Minnesota and the rest of the nation are making themselves known. The Biotechnology Institute has sponsored another international competition for high school scientists here at BIO 2013 and Minnesota’s finalist is Rena … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Awards, Events, Findings, Innovations, People, Progress Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged awards, BIO 2013, Mayo Clinic, New Prague, science education | Leave a comment

New York Hospitals Searching Genomes, Mayo has Clinic in Operation

April 22nd, 2013 - 2:13 pm

Readers of the New York Times today saw a nice overview story of how the leading research hospitals in the metro area are competing to use genomic and molecular tools to attack cancers of various types. It’s always good to … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Findings, Innovations, People, Progress Updates | Tagged cancer, genomics, individualized Medicine clinic, Mayo Clinic | Comments (4)

Biotech Advances Through International Networking

April 22nd, 2013 - 8:38 am

CHICAGO — Collaboration has no borders. That was clearly evident last evening when nearly 200 people — an international cross section of economic developers, researchers and government officials — crowded a networking reception hosted by the state of Minnesota. Many … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Events, Innovations, People | Tagged BIO 2013, biotechnology, DEED, economic development, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota | Leave a comment

Mayo Clinic to co-host 2013 World Stem Cell Summit in San Diego

April 16th, 2013 - 9:19 am

On the heels of a major advancement in the field of regenerative medicine, Mayo Clinic and others continue to look to the future and the potential of regenerative medicine. Today, Genetics Policy Institute (GPI) announced details of the 9th annual … Continue reading →