The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine
Optimizing Patient Care Through Translational Genomics
A New Standard of Care
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The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine
The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM) at Nationwide Children's Hospital was created in 2016 as one of the first ventures into pediatric personalized genomic medicine for children's hospitals.
The Institute for Genomic Medicine combines a robust clinical laboratory with genome scientists and clinical geneticists to optimize patient care. Collaboration among clinicians, physician-scientists, and basic science investigators is emphasized to quickly transition novel research results into advanced diagnostics, using state-of-the-art technology.
The Institute's world-renowned faculty are moving genome-based testing into the mainstream of pediatric diagnosis and treatment, making the results accessible and meaningful for patients and families.
IGM Areas of Focus
Recent IGM News
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine
- Mardis Named American Association for Cancer Research 2019 Fellow of the AACR Academy
- Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, Named American Association for Cancer Research President-Elect 2018-2019
- Mardis Receives Prestigious Luminary Award
- Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Accelerating Lifesaving Progress at Newly-Formed Institute For Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Join the IGM Team
The team at the Institute for Genomic Medicine is growing. Click the links below to view current job listings and to learn more about careers at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
