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Harnessing genomics, we make invisible wounds like PTSD visible. Our vision is to reduce suicide, stigma & suffering in silence.

Gaithersburg, MD
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@PolarisGenomics
Polaris Genomics
2 years
The kickoff event of Girls in Bio was a tremendous success! https://t.co/2TQCFuQzad Thanks to these teenage future leaders who showed up with a clear drive to learn more & bring it to the next level! Thanks to @ChildrensNatl & @JLABS DC! #WomeninSTEM #WomeninBio #LifeSciences
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The September 21st kickoff event of Girls in Bio at JLABS DC featured a group of female teenagers eager and inspired to take a lead role in organizing this student-led initiative to support their d…
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@PolarisGenomics
Polaris Genomics
3 years
We recently joined the inaugural @JNJInnovation Board Fellows (JJIBF) Launch & are eager to steward the #DEI ideas ignited. Learn about how J&J supports DEI: https://t.co/ZzX1lRkchS.
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
Wishing you a safe, happy, & healthy #FourthofJuly! As a Veteran-founded business, we embrace Independence Day but also recognize that fireworks can be challenging for those suffering from #PTSD. Please help spread awareness. https://t.co/WJaBNLW5YA #ptsdawareness #veterans
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If your PTSD symptoms flare on the Fourth of July and other fireworks-friendly holidays, you’re not alone. Coping strategies like therapy and deep breathing can help, experts say.
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
Earlier diagnosis = Earlier treatment = Less suffering in silence. Learn about PTS-ID™ at https://t.co/ChZaTzQnyG & the Center for PTSD's self-screening assessment: https://t.co/UAzaO7ljE7 #ptsdawareness #ptsdawarenessmonth #PTSD #Genomics #precisionmedicine #mentalhealth
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
Today's #PTSDScreeningDay@DeptVetAffairs' National Center for PTSD has a self-screening tool you can take here now. We look forward to when our blood test, PTS-ID™ advances to clinical use so that objective biologically-based results support better mental health care. #PTSD
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
The LGBTQ community experiences PTSD at a far higher rate (42-48%) than the national average (4-4.7%). LGB adults are more than 2X as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition. Transgender individuals are nearly 4X as likely.
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@PolarisGenomics
Polaris Genomics
3 years
Experiences at Ground Zero motivated Charles Cathlin to cofound our startup dedicated to decoding the genetic fingerprint of mental health. This #PTSDAwarenessMonth & every day, we're advancing diagnostics for #PTSD & other #mentalhealth conditions.
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
Celebrating the vibrancy that diversity brings to our communities and leadership, within labs & data, tune into Dr. Tshaka Cunningham & @illumina's Dr. Janina Jeff's talk on #DiversityinSTEM & engaging bonds of trust with communities of color. https://t.co/WH2t3AxfDn #Juneteenth
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
We're beginning #PTSDAwarenessMonth with gratitude for the increase in awareness of the need for better diagnostics, treatment, & precision care for those with PTSD & other mental health conditions. Plus, $1M to drive the mission. https://t.co/z1TLZS2O0c #ptsd #ptsdawareness
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@PunchFinancial
Punch Financial
3 years
We are proud to work alongside @PolarisGenomics and more startups that are designing new and unique business models to make mental health accessible for all!
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
While we celebrate the unofficial start to summer this Memorial Day weekend, we also observe this national moment of remembrance of those who gave all.
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For starters: it was originally called Decoration Day
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
Our CEO got the chance to talk with Southeast Life Sciences about our progress of late - if you're looking for some good news, look no further. #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics #MentalHealth
@SELifeSci
Southeast Life Sciences
3 years
"Our work with Illumina, Optum and the Catalyst Program provides direct insight into what a payer wants and needs for successful entry and adoption into the commercial payer market." https://t.co/4syJJAG5J9
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
Our CSO Tshaka Cunningham is the recipient of the 2023 ABRF Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award from Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities, @MyABRF We're glad to see their work in #DEI & we're every-day inspired by Tshaka for making it an integral part of his career.
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
It was a joyful opportunity to connect with Ron Lennox, one of our scientific & business advisors, & former EFL mentor, as well as celebrate the exciting work of 49 graduating startups across the deep tech, life sciences & digital tech fields. #MentalHealth #PTSD #Biotech
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
We're proud to spend this Mental Health Awareness Month doing the work we do every day, every year: Decoding the biological fingerprint of mental health. Today, @CathlinCharles attended the @NYUStern @EFrontierLabs ' capstone event. #MHAM23 #Genomics
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
What an inspiring event! In excellent company, Anne Naclerio represented Polaris at HERstory Gala. Learn more about @WomenInBio. https://t.co/uHDJpZo9hh #HerStory2023 #womeninstem
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
This year's #NationalDNADay is a milestone! We're excited to better explore the regulome, as there's so much yet to be discovered. Started in 2010, learn more about the @NIH's Regulome Project: https://t.co/JL40tNXS7e #genomics #DNA #NationalDNADay #regulome
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Polaris Genomics
3 years
This year's #NationalDNADay is a milestone! It's the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project & the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix. What future anniversary can we celebrate when this drives forward mental health care? https://t.co/za8iwfwcx7.
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@PolarisGenomics
Polaris Genomics
3 years
This week, our CEO Charles Cathlin & CSO Tshaka Cunningham shared our roadmap for PTS-ID at the Children's National 13th annual REI, Mental Health: Building Resilience. You can learn more about PTS-ID at https://t.co/KDsq2bOJdQ  #REIWeek2023 #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #PTSD
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