DREAM CAMPAIGN SUPPORTS 11 RESEARCH FUNDING PRIORITIES
Whole Genome Associations with Organ Injury ($250,000)
With the recent characterization of the human genome, rapid advancement of associated technology has provided an incredible opportunity to assess the genetic contribution to organ injury during and after surgery. In particular, microchip technology currently allows comprehensive examination of all the genes that are responsible for differences between individuals. However, the cost of this new technology is still high at approximately $500 per patient. The purpose of this study is to identify the genes that modulate organ (brain, heart, kidney) injury after surgery using genetic samples that have already been collected and stored over the past 10 years of our research. We believe that identifying the genes responsible for injury will lead to a better understanding of the mechanism of the injury and to new ways of preventing and treating organ injury.
To learn more about our 11 funding priorities please click on the images above.
If you are interested in becoming a donor to the Duke Dream Campaign, please contact Elizabeth Perez at elizabeth.perez@duke.edu or 919-681-2849.