About the Gene Discovery Core (GDC) The GDC is a genetic research study within The Manton Center that focuses on learning more about rare and undiagnosed genetic conditions. We work with patients and families at Boston Children's Hospital and around the …

  Each year, The Manton Center will invite and host one or more visiting scientists from prestigious national and international Institutions to visit, teach, and lecture over a several day period. The interests and expertise of visiting scientists will be …

  The Pilot Project award is given to a Boston Children’s Hospital faculty member to support new high-risk/high-yield projects that require the development of preliminary data or proof of concept studies in order to attract longer-term funding from the …

  Below are the industry collaborators which work with The Manton Center. Alexion The Manton Center continues its partnership with Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Applying Alexion’s genomic and data science capabilities to the GDC’s rich repository of …

Genetic Alliance An online network of genetic professionals and patients focused on promoting informational resources and patient advocacy. The site contains many "patient friendly" resources. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Rare Diseases A …

Prediction of chest growth from pelvic width Early onset of spinal deformity can be associated with late pulmonary insufficiency and diminished trunk height (thoracic insufficiency syndrome). However, evaluation of anatomic outcomes in this group of …

Molecular basis of human vertebral segmentation defects congenital-spine-disorders Congenital Spine Disorders … Congenital Spine Disorders …

  The NIC monitors the performance of diagnostic and research imaging studies at the participating institutions for purposes of quality control and assurance. Quality assurance assessments are coordinated with the OBC. The NIC staff meets on a weekly …

MRI procedures and forms For any questions regarding the implementation of the quality assurance procedures, sites should contact: Robert Mulkern, Ph.D. Tel: 617-355-3737 Sites should complete the PBTC MRI QUALITY ASSURANCE DATA FORM - each time the …

  There's little doubt that proteomics -- the study of an organism's complete complement of proteins -- will have great impact in all areas of the life sciences in the years to come. And the reason is clear. "To really understand biological processes, we …