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Research supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman's risk for #cardiovascular disease decades later. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/dGCk_yut #BloodBank #CardiovascularDisease #HeartDisease #WomensHealth #Inflammation #NIH #Cholesterol #CRP #MedicalResearch #HeartHealth #BloodTest

In an era where technology is rapidly advancing, Big Data has become a cornerstone in the transformation of healthcare. The healthcare industry is leveraging vast amounts of data generated from various sources—electronic health records (EHRs), medical imaging, wearable devices, genetic data, and even social media—to revolutionize patient care, optimize operations, reduce costs, and forecast health trends. As we look towards 2024 and beyond, the applications of Big Data in healthcare are not just expanding; they are reshaping the very fabric of the industry. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggqgVN2H #Databank #Database #Biobank #Biobanking #EHR #Biorepository #BigData #GeneticData #PatientData #HealthData #PatientCare #HealthTech #PrecisionMedicine #ClinicalResearch #DigitalHealth #Medical Eric Topol, MD | Michael J. Alkire | Robert Wachter | Louis Saccoccio | John Halamka, M.D., M.S. | WebProNews

Cryopreservation, also called biobanking, is a burgeoning field of conservation that’s enabling scientists to conserve the building blocks needed to make some of Earth’s critically endangered animals. This can include sperm, eggs, and even skin cells – the latter being an approach that’s currently being tested out for Northern white rhinos. The pine snake babies in Memphis were created using frozen-thawed sperm that had been cryopreserved and then deployed through artificial insemination. Until now, #biobanking has had a bigger focus on mammals, so the success seen for this endangered species is proof of concept that biobanking and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have a place in reptile conservation. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/dG3QyM9y #Biobank #Cryopreservation #Conservation #ReptileConservation #Endangered #Biopreservation #Wildlife #MemphisZoo #Animals #Snakes #Reptiles #Sperm Tonia Schwartz | Memphis Zoo | IFLScience

Drusillas Park in Sussex, UK has teamed up with a nature charity to cryogenically freeze a Cambodian binturong to protect the species. Nature's SAFE - Saving Animals From Extinction (Registered Charity), one of the world’s first living biobanks, stores cells and tissues in a living state using advanced #cryopreservation technologies. These cells can then be thawed and used in breeding programmes for endangered species. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/dJjuppcs #Biobank #Biobanking #Biorepository #Cryogenics #Biostorage #Conservation #Endangered #Extinction #Zoo #Animals #Species Bea Mitchell | Blooloop

The government is targeting a collection of 10,000 genomic sequences through the MyGenome project to create an accurate reference for local genetics to enhance health delivery. Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang stated that the project aims to establish a reference genome based on healthy individuals, acknowledging that most current human genomic studies focus on populations from Europe, America, or East Asia. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/dBaJ8a6M #DataBank #Genetics #Databank #GenomicResearch #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics #Malaysia #Health #GeneticSequencing #BiomedicalResearch #GenomicData #GenomeProject Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute | The Ministry of Health Malaysia | The Edge Malaysia

Personalized medicine is leading the way in changing how patients are treated in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. By adjusting treatments and preventative tactics based on individual genetic profiles, personalized medicine offers a future where medical interventions are extremely focused and accurate. One of the most groundbreaking technologies enabling this shift is single-cell #DNA sequencing. This powerful tool allows scientists and clinicians to analyze the genetic material of individual cells, uncovering unprecedented insights into cellular heterogeneity and disease mechanisms. In this comprehensive blog, we will explore the transformative impact of single-cell sequencing on personalized medicine, discussing its principles, applications, challenges, and future potential. https://lnkd.in/dzM8YmMh #PersonalizedMedicine #PrecisionMedicine #SingleCellSequencing #Genomics #CancerGenomics #DNASequencing #Healthcare #ClinicalGenomics #NextGenMedicine

As Ghana’s health facilities grapple with a critical shortage of blood needed to treat patients with various medical conditions, including accident victims, the role of corporate organisations in bridging this gap has become increasingly vital. The National Insurance Commission, Ghana has stepped up to address this challenge with its annual ‘Insurance Industry Blood Donation Campaign’. The 2024 campaign has since been launched. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpRADbpZ #Biobank #Biobanking #Biorepository #BloodBank #Blood #BloodDonation #GhanaHealth #NICBloodCampaign #Ghana #Health

A Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) research lab has earned an international designation as an Olink certified service provider for its expertise in proteomics. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/eA7HwvRK #Proteomics #BiomarkerResearch #Olink #Biobank #Biobanking #MedicalResearch #Genomics #LifeSciences #PrecisionMedicine

Owkin, a pioneering AI-driven biotech startup, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Finnish Biobank Cooperative (FINBB) to push the boundaries of medical research. This collaboration is set to revolutionize how #AI can be applied to multimodal patient data to accelerate the discovery and development of new treatments. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/d2W953Ab #Biobank #Biobanking #Biorepository #BiobankData #Databank #Partnership #Artificialintelligence #Owkin #FINBB #PatientData #Medical #ClinicalData #FinnishBiobank #Finland #Medical #Healthcare Marco Hautalahti | Agathe Arlotti

The increasing number of cancer survivors is attributed to advances in #cancer treatment. However, these treatments can have adverse effects on male fertility, either temporarily or permanently. For adult males undergoing treatment for cancer who are concerned about their future fertility, sperm #cryopreservation (storing sperm at a very low temperature) is the most effective method for preserving fertility. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKkuGQTA #CancerResearch #FertilityPreservation #SpermCryopreservation #Biobank #Preservation #Biobanking #Biorepository #Oncology #Fertility #MaleFertility #IVF #CancerTreatment #ReproductiveHealth