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TGen, the Translational Genomics Research Institute, part of City of Hope, is an Arizona-based, nonprofit medical research institute dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research with life-changing results. We work to unravel the genetic components of common and complex diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, infectious disease, and rare childhood disorders. By identifying treatment options in this manner, we believe medicine becomes more rational, more precise and, well, more personal.

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To understand complex diseases, we enroll healthy and affected volunteers in TGen's research studies. This may be as simple as donating ten minutes of your time to take a memory quiz or offering a saliva sample from a family pet. 

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TGen Collaboration Tackles Respiratory Viruses at Point of Care

A collaboration between TGen, part of City of Hope, Ginkgo Bioworks and an international team of scientists aims to create a fast, easy-to-use metagenomic sequencing tool dubbed RANGER that helps hospitals and healthcare facilities quickly diagnose respiratory viruses. Metagenomic sequencing is a powerful tool used to study the genetic material of entire microbial communities, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, without needing to isolate or culture them first. The results provide insights into the hidden world of microbes.

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MindCrowd Memory Test

MindCrowd is an innovative, free online study designed to engage users in cognitive research while providing them with valuable insights into their own mental abilities. By participating in simple, fun tasks, you help TGen scientists better understand how the human brain works—while learning more about your own cognitive strengths. MindCrowd isn’t just another survey—it’s a citizen-scientist opportunity to contribute to meaningful research while having fun.

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