The official twitter of the @UABHeersink Department of Genetics
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UAB Genetics retweeted
12 Sep 2025
Still searching for answers? UAB Medicine’s Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) brings together a team of specialists who use advanced genetic and genomic tools to uncover diagnoses and recommend personalized treatments.
🔗 Learn more: uabmedicine.org/udp
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2 Sep 2025
After 6 years of pain & unanswered questions, Army veteran Jason Hall found hope at UAB’s Undiagnosed Diseases Program. A diagnosis & treatment gave him back his strength, mobility & independence. Read more: uab.edu/medicine/news/geneti…
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UAB Genetics retweeted
25 Jul 2025
#ArticleinPress: Survey of Demographics, Training, Duties, and Professional Development for Variant Scientists in Genomic Medicine. Authors from @washu_pathology (@washumedicine), @ARUPLabs @KeckGrad, @UNC, and @UABGenetics.
#OpenAccess text: jmdjournal.org/article/S1525…
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UAB Genetics retweeted
21 Aug 2025
Happy Senior Citizens Day! Today, we celebrate and show appreciation for the elderly in our lives, recognizing all of their wisdom and experiences.💛
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19 Aug 2025
Genetic testing is unlocking answers faster than ever. 🧬 At UAB, experts are using powerful genomic tools to diagnose conditions like NF1, mosaicism & more. Learn how DNA to diagnosis is giving families hope today: uab.edu/medicine/news/geneti… @uabmedicine @uaheersink
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UAB Genetics retweeted
Join us for the 2025 CM4AI CodeFest at UAB! This two-day, in-person event is a hands-on workshop centered on the development of team-based projects using CM4AI datasets and tools.
August 14–15 | 9 AM–5 PM CST
Application deadline: Aug 6.
Learn more: uab.edu/medicine/informatics…
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15 Jul 2025
What if the key to understanding everything about your health, from eye color to disease risk, is already written inside you? 🧬
@uabheersink experts break down what DNA really is and why it holds the blueprint to who we are:
👉 uab.edu/medicine/news/latest…
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28 Jun 2025
Frequent nosebleeds? It could be more than dry air. 💉 UAB is home to one of the Southeast’s only HHT Clinics, designated a Center of Excellence for treating this rare genetic disorder. Learn more: uab.edu/medicine/news/neuros… @uabheersink @uabmedicine
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28 Jun 2025
A tough conversation today could save your life tomorrow. Start asking questions about your family’s health history—then share it with your doctor. Here’s why it matters: uab.edu/medicine/news/latest… @uabmedicine @uabheersink @uabnews
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18 Jun 2025
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Zhangli Su and Dr. Jia Xu from the Department of Genetics on receiving Spring 2025 O’Neal Invests Cancer Research Grants! Their amazing work is helping shape the future of cancer treatment. @uabmedicine @uabheersink
Read more: uab.edu/medicine/news/latest…
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10 Jun 2025
👩⚕️ Family medical history is more than trivia—it’s a key to your future health. Learn 5 things you need to know from UAB Genetics. @uabmedicine @uabheersink @uabnews uab.edu/medicine/news/latest…
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4 Jun 2025
👏 Congrats to Dr. Jia Xu on receiving the Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Award to advance immunotherapy research in glioblastoma! His work aims to “wake up” the immune system to fight one of the toughest brain cancers. Read more: uab.edu/medicine/news/latest… @uabmedicine @uabheersink
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29 May 2025
From Harvard to UAB, Bruce Korf, M.D. has shaped the future of genomic medicine. Hear his take on how genomics is transforming health care, and where it's headed next.
🎧 Listen now: birminghammedicalnews.com/ar… @uabmedicine @uabheersink @uabnews @brkorf @BHAMMedicalNews @uabnews
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21 May 2025
🧬 Do you know your family’s medical history? It’s more important than you think. Learn how this info can help personalize your care, identify risks, and even prevent disease: uab.edu/medicine/news/latest… @uabheersink @uabnews @uabmedicine
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12 May 2025
🎙️ Dr. Korf, a leader in genomic medicine, reflects on his journey from Harvard to UAB and the future of genomics in health care. Don’t miss out on this podcast!
🎧 Sponsored by UAB Genetics: birminghammedicalnews.com/ar… @uabmedicine @uabheersink @brkorf @BHAMMedicalNews @uabnews
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6 May 2025
🧬🫀 Heart genes in the spotlight! Join us for a can’t-miss seminar with Dr. Rolf Bodmer as he dives into how protein biogenesis powers cardiac programming. Hosted by Dr. Hui-Ying Lim!
📅 Details: calendar.uab.edu/event/genet…
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28 Apr 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Dutta for presenting the prestigious Rous-Whipple Award Lecture at #Pathobiology2025! We’re proud to have him on our faculty!👏
Dr. Dutta presents the Rous-Whipple Award Lecture at #Pathobiology2025! @UABGenetics
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22 Apr 2025
🧬 Power up your science game!
Join us this Friday for the Genetics & Genomics Seminar featuring Dr. Carlos Moraes from @UMiamiHealth as he dives into gene therapy for mitochondrial diseases 🔋✨
Hosted by Dr. Sarika Srivastava
Don’t miss it! 💡 calendar.uab.edu/event/genet…
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17 Apr 2025
Join us tomorrow for the Genetics & Genomics Seminar Series featuring Dr. Jessica Tyler of Weill Cornell! Learn how improving DNA repair may help extend lifespan, hosted by Dr. Anindya Dutta. 🧬 📅 Details: calendar.uab.edu/event/genet… @uabmedicine @uabheersink @WeillCornell
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7 Apr 2025
Congratulations Dr. Robin on being the new director of Clinical Genetics & Genomics Services at UAB Medicine 🧬His leadership will expand genomic care and shape the future of precision medicine! Read more: uabmedicine.org/news/dr-nath… @uabmedicine @uabheersink @NatRobinMD
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