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McLaughlin Centre

Advancing Genomic Medicine through Research and Education
Stephen Scherer, PhD DSc FRSC, Director, McLaughlin Centre

Message from the Director

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We have hit full stride in our mission to advance genomic medicine through research and education. The Centre’s investments have been instrumental in bringing the University of Toronto to the forefront in genome sequencing and its applications in medicine. We support the world’s largest ‘open science’ genome sequencing project applied to autism. We have enabled a generous partnership between Illumina Inc. and our researchers, for the application of genome sequencing to any family in need of diagnosis.
Feb 28, 2024
Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy
Nov 1, 2023
Theme: "Genome Networks and New Genome Sequencing Technologies and Informatics” LOI Deadline: December 8, 2023
Oct 26, 2023
Why do some people have a more severe course of COVID-19 disease than others?