 can have a profound impact on the overall health of those living with it even if the condition was treated surgically or through other methods. About 20% to 30% of people with a CHD have other physical, developmental, or cognitive disorders.
In the same article for UNews, Dr. Yandell explains, “What makes this project so special is that it brings together experts from multiple disciplines, combining data scientists, genomics experts, clinicians and population health scientists. In our case, the whole really is greater than the sum of its parts.”
By integrating electronic medical records with family history and demographic information from the Utah Population Database (UPDB), researchers will identify those who are most likely to have genetic cause for CHD. Using this pool of individuals, they will search for genetic markers that signal who is at risk for developing the disorder. It is hoped this will help scientists understand the genetic factors that lead to CHDs.
Another, clinician-led research team will study the role of environmental factors that impact the intrauterine environment. Preliminary work shows that when a placenta, which is responsible for nourishing the fetus, does not function properly the fetus may be at risk for developing heart defects. This team will investigate this relationship and work to uncover placental factors that lead to an unhealthy heart.
U of U Life Science Researchers Meet with Laboratory Equipment Suppliers at Biotech Trade Show:
Each year, Biotechnology Calendar, Inc. hosts a product faire event that brings lab suppliers face to face with more than 100 researchers, lab managers, PI's, professors, post docs, grad students, and purchasing agents. The 15th Annual BioResearch Product Faire™ Event at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.
Suppliers wishing to increase their laboratory product sales by participating in this bioresearch product faire can click the link below or call (530) 272-6675.
Science Professionals attend for free! Click the link for more information and to preregister.