Prof. Univ. Dr. Maria Puiu has been appointed as the new Deputy Director General of the CGDI

The Institute for Research-Development in Genomics (CGDI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Prof. Univ. Dr. Maria Puiu, a primary physician in medical genetics, a founding member of the National Alliance for Rare Diseases Romania (https://www.bolirareromania.ro/) and a recognized authority in the field of rare diseases and medical genetics, as Deputy Director General. In this position, Mrs. Prof. Univ. Dr. Maria Puiu will

Fundeni Clinical Institute Scientific Days - Genomics and Personalized Medicine Session

Fundeni Clinical Institute (ICF), the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" (UMFCD) and the Institute for Research-Development in Genomics (ICDG) organized on 19 December 2024, 16:00-18:05, the session "Genomics and Personalized Medicine", part of the Scientific Days of Fundeni Clinical Institute. The session was moderated by Prof. Dr. Ileana Constantinescu, Prof. Dr. Dr.

Mrs. Prof. Univ. Dr. Maria Puiu joins the CGDI team

As of December 15, 2024, Mrs. Prof. Univ. Dr. Maria Puiu, primary physician in medical genetics and coordinator of the Regional Center of Medical Genetics Timiș, has joined the team of the Institute for Research-Development in Genomics. Prof. Maria Puiu will coordinate the work of the newly established Center for Genomic Medicine, which aims to ensure equitable access to genomic medicine

Signing of the ROGEN Project

With an investment of €85 million, ROGEN will develop genomics research, helping doctors to better prevent, diagnose and treat serious diseases such as cancer, rare diseases and cardiovascular diseases. The project is coordinated by the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" in Bucharest (UMFCD) and brings together 20 leading partners

Interview with Prof. Dr. Simona Ruță

Prof. Dr. Simona Ruță, an important member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Research-Development in Genomics, spoke about her career in virology, inspired by the 1989 pediatric HIV epidemic, in an interview for "Gândit în România". His research, focused on pediatric HIV encephalopathy, has contributed to advancing our understanding of the condition and to

Study: AI-based liquid biopsies using circulating free DNA and protein biomarkers could facilitate early detection of ovarian cancer

Artificial intelligence-based liquid biopsies using free circulating DNA and protein biomarkers could facilitate the early detection of ovarian cancer, according to a study by Prof. Dr. Victor E. Velculescu and his collaborators from several institutions in the United States and Europe. Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of

Training program for students

The Institute for Research-Development in Genomics is launching several training positions for students of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila". To apply, please follow the Instagram and Facebook links and the application form. The deadline for submitting applications is 31.10.2024, 23:59. A similar program will soon be available for

Radio Romania interview on medical genomics

Romania joins the European Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI) Project

The Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitization announces Romania's accession to the European Genomic Data Infrastructure Project, an important step in strengthening our country's capacities in genomic research and integration into the pan-European genomic data infrastructure. The Genomics Research and Development Institute is participating in this complex project with the support of the Romanian Digitization Authority. This endeavor is

Interview about the role of medical genomics with Dr. Octavian Bucur (@TVRi)