Molecular genetics and diagnostics of diabetes
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) translation as a quantitative trait
- Genome-wide association studies (GWAS)
- Discovery of a congenital diabetes gene
- Investigating novel monogenic and oligogenic causes of diabetes
- Exploring translational quantitative trait loci (QTLs)
- Developing non-enzymatic, third-generation glucose sensor
Sequencing by Illumina MiSeq (T-cell receptor [TCR]) sequencing is the focus
Diabetes autoantibody testing
- Health care and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized Labs and Equipment
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Name of equipment in use |
Description of function |
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Illumina MiSeq |
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) of amplicons |
Private and Public Sector Research Partners
Eli Lilly
Mai Da Gene Tech LTD, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
Additional Information
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Title |
URL |
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Constantin Polychronakos, MD, FRCPC Pediatric Endocrinologist and Director, Division of Endocrinology |