Today is Rare Disease Day. Over 90 countries worldwide are participating in different events to raise more awareness for rare diseases. Asper Biotech’s representative is attending a roundtable discussion at the Parliament of Estonia about possibilities and challenges within the rare disorders research, provision of medical care and services.
PREDICTION-ADR Consortium Meeting
Published 23/02/2017PREDICTION-ADR project close-out meeting was held this week in Tallinn. The meeting was very presentable involving participants from different European countries.
The aim of the PREDICTION-ADR study was to discover the genetic factors predisposing patients to adverse drug reactions from cardiovascular disease drugs. The meeting wrapped up achievements of the project funded by the European Commission. New prospectives for further collaboration of consortium members were considered as well.
The event ended up with an inspiring visit to historical Tallinn Town Hall, the oldest in Scandinavia.
New tests in Asper Neurogenetics
Published 20/02/2017Two new NGS panels are now available – Joubert Syndrome and Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation. For further information see https://www.asperbio.com/asper-neurogenetics/.
Upgraded panel for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Published 16/02/2017NGS panel now includes 56 genes associated with different types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and also other neuropathies. Full list of genes is available on https://www.asperbio.com/asper-neurogenetics/charcot-marie-tooth-disease/charcot-marie-tooth-disease-ngs-panel/