Marco Marra
@mmarra0630
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Genome scientist. Opinions are my own.
Joined May 2016
A copy of the letter Terry Fox sent to request support for his run. This copy was in the box from Adidas containing commemorative Terry Fox labeled sneakers. This amazing document will be displayed in our laboratory as a reminder of why we do what we do.
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A new study from Dr. @mmarra0630 ‘s lab identifies a potential treatment strategy for cancer patients with KMT2D gene mutations, while offering a technique to find other mutation-specific treatment options in the future. Read the paper in @GenomeMedicine: https://t.co/yHRSpfNI4Z
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@rjdeyell @rodmakekidsbald @mmarra0630 present results of the Personalized OncoGenomics (POG) program for whole genome and transcriptome analysis in paediatric cancers in the clinic #CancerResearch @NatResCancer
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Nature Communications - Efforts to allow routine whole genome and transcriptome analysis (WGTA) for pediatric cancers in the clinic remain critical. Here, the authors present results of a unified...
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We'd like to extend a huge congratulations to Dr. @YukaTakemon of the Marra Lab (@mmarra0630) for their successful PhD defence! 🎉👏 @UBCGradSchool @UBCmedicine
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🚨 I am excited to share my little PhD baby GRETTA (she/her) with the world! She's an R package for mapping in silico genetic interaction and essentiality networks 🧬 #GeneticInteraction #SyntheticLethal #CRISPR
@mmarra0630 @BCCancer_GSC
https://t.co/q6cnROOBDF
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AbstractSummary. Mapping genetic interactions and essentiality networks in human cell lines has been used to identify vulnerabilities of cells carrying spe
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📢 We are hiring! The Lim Lab @UBCbiochemistry invites applications for a Research Assistant/Technician 3 position. Apply by Feb 28 https://t.co/q58EONCghZ
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Congratulations to the newest Dr. in the Marra Lab (@mmarra0630) Dr. @VanessaPorter for her successful PhD defence! 🥳👏 @UBCGradSchool
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🧬🔬Did you know that one of Canadas 🇨🇦 most powerful super computers is hard at work finding medical breakthroughs at @bccancerfdn in Mount-Pleasant. I was delighted to tour @BCCancer_GSC & hear how they are embracing cutting-edge technology to find innovative cancer treatments.
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For context (correcting for exchange rate), any two of these universities would absorb the majority of Canadian health research funding via the cognate agency to NIH (CIHR).
NIH funding by institution for FY 2023 1 Johns Hopkins U $518M 2 UCSF $451M 3 U Michigan $436M 4 Penn $434M 5 UCLA $424M 6 Stanford $407M 7 Mass General $406M 8 Wash U. $404M 9 Yale $390M 10 Pitt $382M 11 Columbia $362M 12 Duke $360M
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📣We're hiring! The Marra lab (@mmarra0630) is seeking a Research Associate in Computational Biology to join their lab. 🖥️ Learn more about the position and apply here: https://t.co/PcGfgw8A37
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“What Canada urgently needs is a coherent and integrated policy framework that articulates our goals, priorities and the outcomes we expect from our investments in science and tech.” 👏 👏.
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What we urgently need is a coherent policy framework that articulates our science and tech goals, priorities, and outcomes we expect
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The big day finally arrived for the @OICRGenomics team! This incredible @illumina technology will help the program further power cancer research in Ontario and beyond.
We just uncrated Canada's first @illumina NovaSeq X Plus, starting the largest genome sequencing expansion in Canadian history. With ⬇️cost & ⬆️speed, we look foward to supporting ambitious programs in clinical genomics, early cancer, MRD, & more! Stay tuned for new service menu.
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Secret’s out! We’ve been working with @VancityReynolds on this year’s annual #TerryFoxRun shirt. Register for the Run and get your limited-edition shirt on April 12! Follow us and visit our website to learn more!
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UBC is hiring new faculty! Join us in an amazing work environment at @ubclifesciences. 6 positions open at multiple levels: https://t.co/2n5FBf1DJw with an emphasis on biological resilience!
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Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium launches to advance research in paediatric cancer care
sickkids.ca
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is investing $23 million to establish the first Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, C. David Allis. Aside from his groundbreaking contributions to biomedical science, David will be remembered for his warmth, humility, and relentless optimism.
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