UC Irvine-led research team builds first tandem repeat expansions genetic reference maps Posted: 2024-04-05 Source: UCI News News Type: Press Release share “The launch of the UCI Tandem Repeat Genome Aggregation Database provides the first-ever biobank-scale comprehensive reference maps for TR expansions, marking a critical milestone in advancing research into more than 50 lethal human diseases,” says the study’s co-corresponding author, Wei Li (left). He’s joined by co-corresponding author Ya Cui, Wenbin Ye and Jason Sheng Li. About the UCI School of Medicine Each year, the UCI School of Medicine educates more than 400 medical students and nearly 150 PhD and MS students. More than 700 residents and fellows are trained at the UCI Medical Center and affiliated institutions. Multiple MD, PhD and MS degrees are offered. Students are encouraged to pursue an expansive range of interests and options. For medical students, there are numerous concurrent dual degree programs, including an MD/MBA, MD/MPH, or an MD/MS degree through one of three mission-based programs: the Health Education to Advance Leaders in Integrative Medicine (HEAL-IM), the Program in Medical Education for Leadership Education to Advance Diversity-African, Black and Caribbean (PRIME LEAD-ABC), and the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC). The UCI School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Accreditation and ranks among the top 50 nationwide for research. For more information, visit medschool.uci.edu. Media Contacts Matt Miller Director, Communications and Public Relations mrmille2@uci.edu Michelle Strombeck Manager, Communications and Public Relations 312-498-8208 mstrombe@hs.uci.edu Related Faculty/Staff Wei Li, PhD Professor, Biological Chemistry Eric Vilain, MD, PhD Professor of Pediatrics Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical and Translational Research