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GO co-Director Louise Bicknell, heads up the Rare Disease Genetics Lab here University of Otago. Check out this video about the work her lab is doing. youtu.be/z347HbU_4lA?si…

Thanks to Rare Disorders NZ for the tattoos - BrainSTEM Otago and Genetics Otago Researchers showing their support for the Rare community. #GlowUpShowUp #RareDiseaseDay2024

Don’t miss this deadline – a great chance for our ANZSCDB members to showcase your research on a global stage, with submissions received from 39 different countries to date. Visit bmh2024.com for more details!

Latest paper from the lab, where we report CDC45 variants that cause exon skipping, including a synonymous one! We thank the families and clinicians who were involved, and are so happy we can give answers to more families. Genetics Otago Otago Biochemistry nature.com/articles/s4143…

Recent publication from Otago Biochemistry. A second hotspot for pathogenic exon-skipping variants in CDC45 nature.com/articles/s4143…

As we prepare for this year’s state meetings, we’d firstly like to introduce our state representatives for 2024. Got a story you’d like to share with the community? Reach out to your local representative by direct messaging or emailing them today! 🌟🧑‍🔬🧪 anzscdb.org/state/new-zeal…

Wow, this is amazing!

The ANZSCDB Autumn newsletter is out now! 📷 Featured on the cover is "Two cells in mitosis" by @neftaford Charles Perkins Centre

A second hotspot for variants in CDC45 nature.com/articles/s4143…

Excited to announce that GO has secured funding through 2028 as one of 14 University of Otago Research Themes! Looking forward to continuing to support our community and bringing in some new initiatives too! otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/…

Congrats to Assoc Prof Louise Bicknell who has won a grant in the latest funding round from the Neurological Foundation. She will use advanced sequencing to study molecules that may have roles in neurodevelopment & neurological ageing diseases Louise Bicknell neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Attention Students!! A great opportunity to get some extra funding for your research - check it out.

Excited to announce University of Otago membership in ERDERA - the only group from NZ, and a massive opportunity to learn more and do more to help families in New Zealand with a rare disorder! Genetics Otago Otago Biochemistry otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/… raredisordergenetics.com/erdera

Otago Biochemistry's Assoc Prof Louise Bicknell is leading the local contribution to the newly formed European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA). The Alliance provides access to a huge wealth of knowledge and research on rare disorders. otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/…

Don't forget to submit your abstract for the 2024 GO Symposium TODAY! We also have a great list of awards up for grabs so get a nomination in for yourself or someone awesome in your Lab! Details here: blogs.otago.ac.nz/go/events/

Registration for the Annual Genetics Otago Symposium closes at midday tomorrow (20th November) so register now! All welcome. blogs.otago.ac.nz/go/events/

This is horrific news for Marsden grants .... beehive.govt.nz/release/marsde…

Two GO members are among the 10 Royal Society Te Apārangi Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowships awarded in the 2024 inaugural round. Congratulations to Rachel Purcell and Graham McCulloch! Read more: royalsociety.org.nz/news/ten-mana-…

Marsden Fund controversy: Peak science body urges PM to reconsider research funding cuts, via nzherald nzherald.co.nz/nz/marsden-fun…

Excited to share our review on the genetics of human height, now online at Nature Reviews Genetics. Great collaboration with Joel Hirschhorn and Dr. Ravi! University of Otago Genetics Otago Otago Biochemistry nature.com/articles/s4157…