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Medical Genetics

The Medical Genetics Conference is moderated by James R. Lupski, M.D., Ph.D., Cullen Professor of Molecular and Human Genetics and Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Genetic Basis of COVID-19 Susceptibility and Severity

Genetically pinpointing who is most at risk from SARS-CoV-2 and who is likely to get the severest infection.
Authors: Cleo Anastassopoulou, Ph.D., and Athanasios Tsakris, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.Path.
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
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James R. Lupski, M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Genetics

Dr. James R. Lupski, Cyberounds® Medical Genetics moderator, is Cullen Professor of Molecular and Human Genetics and Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Lupski received his B.A., M.S., Ph.D., and M.D. from New York University and is board certified in pediatrics and medical genetics. Jim holds several United States patents in genetics, serves on the editorial board of The American Journal of Human Genetics and is the director of Baylor's NIH Medical Scientist Training Program. From 1990-1994 Jim was a PEW Scholar in Human Genetics. His research interests include: inherited peripheral neuropathies, DNA fingerprinting of pathogenic microorganisms, Smith-Magenis syndrome associated with del 17p11.2, and recessively inherited eye disorders.

Within the past 12 months, Dr. Lupski has been a consultant to 23andMe and Ion Torrent Systems, Inc, and been on the Speakers Bureau for Athena Diagnostics.

Last Update: 2/21/2021

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Mitochondria in Health and Disease

Mitochondria play a prominent role in the initiation of apoptosis, an organism's normal and controlled death of cells.
Authors: Claus Desler, Ph.D., and Lene Juel Rasmussen, Ph.D.
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
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Lessons In SLE Genetics

The heritability of SLE is relatively high.
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Estimated Time: 1 Hour
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The Genetics of Breast and Associated Cancers

BRCA1/2 gene mutations are inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.
Authors: Jennifer Barrick, M.S., C.G.C., Nancie Petrucelli, M.S., C.G.C., and Michael S. Simon, M.D., M.P.H.
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Genetic Variation In Taste Receptors and Eating Behavior

Receptors for sour- and salty-tasting compounds have not been identified, but may be ion channels.
Authors: Hillary L. Shaw, M.D., Cedrick D. Dotson, Ph.D., Steven D. Munger, Ph.D., and Nanette Steinle, M.D.
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Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Mammalian Olfaction

Olfaction is determined by the odorant receptors in the olfactory sensory neurons.
Authors: Hanyi Zhuang, Ph.D., and Hiroaki Matsunami, Ph.D.
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
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