ARUP Seminars Presented by Academic Investigators
Academic investigators are welcome to visit ARUP and discuss their research related to human diagnostics or to processes that may be useful in diagnostic tests. Please contact Karen McRae for further information. ( karen.mcrae [at] aruplab.com; 801-583-2787 x3615)
To follow are examples of some of the topics presented at ARUP by University of Utah investigators.
| Faculty | Department | Topic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Spangrude, PhD | Hematology | Methods to diagnose hemoglobinopathies. | ARUP provided advice regarding the market feasibilty of this testing. |
| Mark Yandel, PhD | Human Genetics | Bioinformatics and image analysis. | Further discussion will follow pending implementation of automated FISH imaging equipment at ARUP. |
| Julio Delgado, MD | Pathology | Transplantation Immunology and characterization of HLA peptide motifs | Translational research collaboration with ARUP mass spectrometry and bioinformatics. |
| Kang Zhang, MD,PhD | Ophthalmology | Macular degeneration: identification of a gene involved in disease onset | ARUP was interested in offering clinical testing ASAP. However, decision of inventor was to not retain diagnostic rights for the University of Utah/ARUP. |
| Vicente Planelles, PhD | Pathology | Pathogenesis by the human immunodeficiency virus | Translational research collaboration with ARUP mass spectrometry and bioinformatics. |
| Art Brothman, PhD | Pediatrics Genetics | Cytogenetics CGH Research | ARUP’s molecular genetics group will work closely with Dr Brothman to advance clinical test development and implementation in the area of oncology and pediatric diseases. |
| Steve Lessnick, MD,PhD | Pediatric Hem/Onc | Ewings Sarcoma: Diagnostics and Treatment. | ARUP has begun work with Dr. Lessnick to develop better differential diagnosis for Ewings using IHC. Development of an RT-PCR test, also a possibility. |