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Lead Scientific Analyst for Patient Research
ORGANIZATION: Rare Genomics Institute
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About Rare Genomics Institute
The Rare Genomics Institute (RG) is an international non-profit which connects rare disease patients to cutting-edge genomic solutions for diagnosis and treatment. RG partners sequencing sites to provide our patients with genome sequencing services.
About Science 2.0
The RG research initiative (Science 2.0) addresses the need for combined in-depth analysis of the genetic and medical data for each patient which is not provided by physicians, genetic counselors, or sequencing services. Our research model involves crowd-sourcing ideas from our global network of scientists, cloud collaboration, adoption of state of the art computational systems, and utilizing the unique expertise of our in house scientific team to provide actionable insights into each case. Specifically, patient medical and genetic data is stored and shared via a partnership with online medical record system Patients Know Best. In-depth genetic analysis informed by comprehensive and well-defined medical phenotypes for each patient is carried out by our in house team of PhD-trained volunteer analysts. These analyses along with an extensive compilation of the literature relating to symptoms, genes of interest, treatments, or similar cases as well as opportunities to join relevant clinical trials and connect with external experts, are assimilated into scientific reports including recommended next steps. These reports are returned to the patients and published on our online forum for further research and collaboration.
Responsibilities
The Lead Scientific Analyst will be responsible for overseeing the scientific content of all patient research cases under the Science 2.0 program at Rare Genomics Institute and ensuring the integrity of the work produced by analysts working on the team. These responsibilities include deep scientific discussions with analysts regarding cases as well as providing guidance for further internal research efforts for each case. Ultimately, the Lead Scientific Analyst will be responsible for reviewing and editing all patient case reports for accuracy, completeness, and clarity, and delivering these reports to patients and their families.
Qualifications
MD-PhD (preferred)/PhD in biomedical sciences specializing in Genomics and Personalized Medicine.
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in analyzing and interpreting genomic data for clinical purposes with a penchant for investigating rare and complex phenotypes. Extensive experience in writing and editing scientific manuscripts, along with knowledge of biomedical science and clinical medicine are required. Expertise in Rare Disease and experience working with Rare Disease patients will be beneficial. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills for relating to fellow scientists and for communicating findings to patients in a compassionate and understandable manner.1 More opportunity with Rare Genomics Institute
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About Rare Genomics Institute
Location:
8504 Firestone Blvd., #198, Downey, CA 90241, US
Mission Statement
At RG, we are more than just an organization. We are a community dedicated to helping rare disease patients find hope for a cure. We work alongside patients and their families, providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and connections so that they can better understand the cause of their disease. We believe that every patient deserves more out of life.
Description
Rare Genomics Institute (RGI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping rare disease
patients find a diagnosis, treatment, and pathway to a cure. Through personalized research
projects, RGI provides access to world leading medical institutions and scientists to conduct
genomic sequencing, coordinates with clinicians and counselors to interpret findings, and offers an
online crowd-funding platform to deliver financial solutions. RGI also supports rare disease
advocacy by fostering an online community of rare disease patients and supporting rare disease
research through a yearly grant competition.
Since being founded in 2011, RGI has completed over 300 genetic sequencing and analysis
projects, assisted patients fund over $3.5 million worth of genomic sequencing, discovered 8
unique genetic mutations in-house, given over $2 million dollars in grants to researchers on rare
disease, and developed an online community with over 10,000 rare disease members.
Through volunteers, RGI is able to slowly push science and health care forward to meet the needs
of patients affected by rare diseases. To learn more about RGI check out our website, like us on
Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!
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2130 Fulton StreetSan Francisco, CA 94117
DATE POSTED
November 19, 2015
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