The International Rare Diseases Research Consortium announces two new members for its Diagnostics Scientific Committee (DSC).
- Grace Andrews – Laboratory Scientist, National Public Health Reference Laboratory, National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL); Adjunct Faculty, Adventist University of West Africa and Margibi University, based in Liberia.
- Mohammed Harris – Board Member, TimepointDx, based in USA
The Diagnostics Scientific Committee brings together international experts in clinical genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, and biochemistry. Its work focuses on addressing the challenges and bottlenecks that contribute to the diagnostic odyssey experienced by people living with rare diseases.
Through their complementary expertise and international perspectives, Grace and Mohammed will contribute to efforts to:
- Advance the diagnosis of rare diseases
- Support gene discovery and the identification of disease mechanisms
- Improve access to genomic sequencing and the use of genomic data
- Develop tools and resources to facilitate data discovery, analysis and sharing
- Shorten the diagnostic odyssey for patients and families
IRDiRC is pleased to welcome Grace and Mohammed to the DSC and look forward to their valuable contributions to the global rare disease community!
More information about DSC: https://irdirc.org/dsc/