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Listed here are our most recent news releases. For more information on CMMT, please visit the about us section of the site.
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PFOND Project Launched in Beta-testing
January 31st, 2012
PFOND is an online system intended to promote the sharing of information about research, treatment and resources for rare genetic disorders. The project's goal is to provide a system that allows volunteers to summarize information about disorders, manage online discussion forums, highlight breaking research news and identify global experts. For more information visit the PFOND website.
New journal focused on Huntington's disease (HD)
September 14th, 2011

We are delighted to announce the forthcoming launch of the Journal of Huntington's Disease (JHD). Available in both online and print formats in 2012, this new high-quality journal will focus on Huntington's disease and related disorders.

Parents' Stress Leaves Lasting Marks on Children’s Genes
August 30th, 2011
Dr. Kobor and researchers from the University of British Columbia and the University of Wisconsin collaborated to further elucidate how experiences 'get under the skin' in their recent publication in Child Development.

For more information, please see the following:
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Dr. Donald Rix B.C. Leadership Chair in Genetic Medicine appointed at UBC
August 30th, 2011

The University of British Columbia today welcomed the appointment of Dr. Matthew Farrer as the new Dr. Donald Rix B.C. Leadership Chair in Genetic Medicine. The LEEF Chair has been made possible as a result of CMMT and UBC’s invaluable partnership with Genome BC and LifeLabs. Read more

Dr. Donald Rix B.C. Leadership Chair in Genetic Medicine appointed at UBC
August 30th, 2011

The University of British Columbia today welcomed the appointment of Dr. Matthew Farrer as the new Dr. Donald Rix B.C. Leadership Chair in Genetic Medicine. The LEEF Chair has been made possible as a result of CMMT and UBC’s invaluable partnership with Genome BC and LifeLabs.
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Dr. Donald Rix B.C. Leadership Chair in Genetic Medicine appointed at UBC
August 30th, 2011

The University of British Columbia today welcomed the appointment of Dr. Matthew Farrer as the new Dr. Donald Rix B.C. Leadership Chair in Genetic Medicine. The LEEF Chair has been made possible as a result of CMMT and UBC’s invaluable partnership with Genome BC and LifeLabs.

Canadian Gene Cure Foundation Champions
August 4th, 2011

The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation (CGCF) honours Dr. Michael Hayden, along with four other scientists, for the role they played in establishing the dynamic Canadian Genetic Disease Network. Read More.

Dr. Colin Ross receives CGCF's Champions of Genetics: Building the Next Generation grant. Read more.

Life Experiences Shape Who We Are: The GECKO Project
June 3rd, 2011
Dr. Kobor collaborates with Dr. Boyce in the Gene Expression Collaborative for Kids Only (GECKO) Project to study the differences among children's life experiences and risks for physical and mental health problems. Dr. Kobor leads the effort in analysing the connection between DNA and environmental and social experiences.

Read more at UBC Reports

Dr. Michael Hayden awarded Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
May 31st, 2011
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Hayden is the recipient of the second annual Aubrey J. Tingle Prize. Created in honour of the founding President & CEO of the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, this award is given to a British Columbia clinician scientist or scholar practitioner whose work in health research is internationally recognized and has significant impact on advancing clinical or health services and policy research. Read more.
On the road to developing treatments for life-long disabilities
May 27th, 2011

Local researchers are finally on the road to developing targeted treatments for serious, life-long disabilities such as autism and schizophrenia, thanks to new genomics research focusing on abnormal brain development. With funding from Genome British Columbia, Dr. Daniel Goldowitz is opening the mysterious world of the developing brain by mapping the genes in the cerebellum and studying which genes influence abnormal development.

The Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (CMMT) is a synergistic group of scientists and researchers who share a strong sense of commitment to solve the many genetic questions surrounding human illness and well being. Affiliated with the University of British Columbia and the Child & Family Research Institute, CMMT conducts discovery research and translates that research into effective clinical and therapeutic strategies to promote health. For more information, visit http://www.cmmt.ubc.ca/.

For more information, please contact Nicki Kahnamoui.