Lisa Bastarache
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Studies combine genetic testing, electronic health records to find undiagnosed diseases
Combining genetic testing with information from electronic health records revealed undiagnosed heart rhythm disorders and new conditions associated with inherited cancer gene mutations. Read MoreApr 28, 2022
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Gregor Mendel would be proud
A computational method that uses hospital billing codes and electronic health records can identify genetic disease cases before clinical teams do. Read MoreDec 12, 2019
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Study spots undiagnosed genetic diseases in EHR
Patients diagnosed with heart failure, stroke, infertility and kidney failure could actually be suffering from rare and undiagnosed genetic diseases. Read MoreMar 15, 2018
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Scientists create unique disease ‘catalog’ linked to immune system gene variations
A study led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has generated the first comprehensive catalog of diseases in a single population associated with variations in HLA genes that regulate the body's immune system. Read MoreMay 10, 2017