McMaster University
Glaucoma Diagnostic Targeted by Mannin Research, McMaster University Collaboration
The test will be designed to detect a protein biomarker in aqueous humor that can be used to determine the severity of glaucoma and to make treatment decisions.
The assay correlates shortened telomere lengths in patients of different ages to potential risks for inherited diseases, such as bone marrow failure syndrome and liver cancer.
Polygenic SNP Score Correlates With Early-Onset Coronary Artery Disease Risk
Investigators came up with a 182-variant risk score for early-onset coronary artery disease, which they tested on SNP data from UK Biobank participants with or without the condition.
SQI, McMaster University Partner on Chip Technology
The company and university will develop a chip and detection devices to enable a wide array of multi-result tests that will be offered directly in clinical settings.