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PGRN Member Survey  |  requested by May 17

PGRN members are invited to participate in a survey about the future of the PGRN. The NIH (which is our only source of financial support), will no longer support the PGRN after June 2020.  We are exploring options that will allow the PGRN to continue to exist as part of another organization, and would like to hear from our members which PGRN services and activities are most important. 
​This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. 
​We hope that you take the time to complete this important survey by Friday, May 17.

Highlights

 Register for 2019 CPIC Meeting

The Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC®) Meeting will be held in Memphis, TN at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on June 6th (full day) & June 7th (1/2 day). CPE and CME will be offered. 

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The mission of the Pharmacogenomics Research Network (PGRN) is to catalyze and lead research in precision medicine for the discovery and translation of genomic variation influencing therapeutic and adverse drug effects.​​
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All individuals interested in pharmacogenomics research may apply.
Funding opportunities from NHGRI
towards translating genomic & genetic research throughout 2019
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Apply to present your PGx research project(s) with a custom-built webpage on pgrn.org
500 members and growing!
This month we welcome 4 new members, bringing the total to 567 members

We welcome 4 new PGRN members for the month of June

Ednalise Santiago *
Fellow in Pharmacogenomics
University of Puerto Rico
David Ampong
Assistant Professor
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anna Gonzalez
Head of Genotyping Unit
Spanish National Research Center
Keito Hoshitsuki *
PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Resident
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
* Indicates trainee member

We welcome 10 new PGRN members for the month of April

Gohar Rahman *
Research Assistant
Hazara University, Mansehra
AJ Exner
Sales & Marketing
Dynamic DNA Laboratories
Drew Shankles
Clinical/Laboratory Consultant
Genetics Network
Melin Kyle
Assistant Professor
University of Puerto Rico, School of Pharmacy
Travis O'Brien
Associate Professor
George Washington University, School of Medicine & Health Sciences
McDonough Caitrin
Research Assistant Professor
University of Florida
Stephen Hsu
Professor, Vice President for Research & Graduate Studies
Michigan State University
Cameron Thomas *
Fellow in Genomic Medicine
University of Florida
Duconge Jorge
Professor
University of Puerto Rico, School of Pharmacy
Anthony Fenech
Associate Professor
University of Malta
* Indicates trainee member

June 2019 Featured Investigator

Laura B. Ramsey, PhD

Assistant Professor
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Departments of Clinical Pharmacology & Research Patient Services
Co-Director 
Genetic Pharmacology Service
Dr. Ramsey’s basic research has focused on the transporter SLCO1B1, which is involved in the distribution of many natural compounds (like bilirubin) and drugs (e.g. methotrexate). She was part of the group that first quantified the contribution of rare variants to a pharmacogenetic trait. As part of CPIC, Dr. Ramsey was involved in the development of a clinical guideline for personalized simvastatin dosing based on the SLCO1B1 gene (read more). Her lab is now pursuing how genetic variants influence the transport of methotrexate in children and mice with arthritis..

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