Jonathan Haines
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Amish aid study of Parkinson genetics
Amish populations are valuable for genetic research because of their isolation, shared ancestry and homogeneous lifestyles. Read MoreNov 11, 2013
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Eye disorder’s genetic risk factors come into focus
An international group of investigators has identified seven new genetic regions associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of blindness in older individuals. Read MoreMar 7, 2013
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Amish aid search for Alzheimer’s genes
An analysis of Amish populations revealed novel risk genes for late-onset Alzheimer disease. Read MoreOct 11, 2012
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Number of genes associated with MS doubled
An international team of scientists has identified 29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis, providing key insights into the biology of an important and very debilitating neurological disease. Read MoreAug 10, 2011
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Vision researchers present new findings at spring meetings
Scientists from the Vanderbilt Vision Research Center will present new findings at two national vision conferences in May. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Get some science with your coffee
"Genetics Today" was the subject of a recent Science Café, a monthly free scientific exploration held at Nashville coffee shop Fido and sponsored by the Adventure Science Center. Read MoreApr 25, 2011
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New endowed chair holders recognized for achievements
Eleven faculty members who have been named to endowed chairs were praised for their outstanding academic achievements during a celebration at the Student Life Center. Read MoreApr 6, 2011
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Four new Alzheimer’s genes uncovered
Jonathan Haines, director, Vanderbilt Center for Human Genetics Research (Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt researchers, who helped organize a consortium including the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the Boston University School of Medicine, have identified four new genes linked to… Read MoreApr 4, 2011
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Identification of glaucoma gene brightens future for therapies
Researchers have identified a new candidate gene for the most common form of glaucoma, which runs in families. The findings offer novel insights into glaucoma pathology and could lead to targeted treatment strategies. Read MoreFeb 24, 2011
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Vanderbilt joins consortium to discover and map all Alzheimer’s genes
Jonathan Haines and his colleagues at Vanderbilt are part of a global collaboration to discover and map all genes relating to Alzheimer's disease. (Daniel Dubois / Vanderbilt University) Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and across the globe, announced today a multi-national collaboration to discover and map all genes relating… Read MoreFeb 1, 2011