The Genetics and Genomics research resource supports investigators working on translational and clinical research within the ICTS. Working cooperatively with researchers, the staff of this resource helps accelerate gene discovery by providing analytic tools and expertise for convergent genomics, and by providing DNA-processing and genotyping services for the ICTS.
One important goal of this research resource is to obtain consent from patients at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to gather and store samples of the patients' genetic material for use in large-scale studies to identify the links between genes and conditions and diseases. This could allow, for example, researchers to study this information to determine if there exists a genetic link to a certain type of heart disease, cancer, or birth defect. This genetic database will also provide a valuable tool for studies that track how diseases and conditions affect families.
