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Variant Bio Announces Multi-Year Research Partnership with Novo Nordisk
Variant Bio Announces Multi-Year Research Partnership with Novo Nordisk
We are collaborating with Novo Nordisk to discover novel targets for the treatment of metabolic disease
Andrew Farnum
Jan 7
Returning Research Results in Aotearoa, New Zealand: A Community-Centered Approach
Returning Research Results in Aotearoa, New Zealand: A Community-Centered Approach
How Variant Bio and the Pukapuka Community Group returned group-level results from a collaborative genomic research study in Auckland
Jaye Moors
Dec 10, 2024
Concluding a Study on Gout and Kidney Disease in New Caledonia
Concluding a Study on Gout and Kidney Disease in New Caledonia
We recently met with partners and community leaders in New Caledonia to conclude one of Variant Bio’s largest studies to date
Melissa Hendershott
Nov 19, 2024
Scientific Findings from Variant Bio’s Collaboration in Madagascar Published in HGG Advances
Scientific Findings from Variant Bio’s Collaboration in Madagascar Published in HGG Advances
Results from first whole genome sequences from a Malagasy cohort broaden our understanding of human health
Iman Hamid
Oct 29, 2024
Spotlight on R&D: Science is Not a Solo Act
Spotlight on R&D: Science is Not a Solo Act
How Stacey Drabic, Variant Bio’s VP of Biology, works across teams and therapeutic areas to advance drug discovery and development
Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer, PhD
Oct 8, 2024
Variant Bio’s Model of Sharing Research Results Featured in Cell Commentary
Variant Bio’s Model of Sharing Research Results Featured in Cell Commentary
Our recent Commentary in Cell provides practical examples of how to share results with communities participating in genomic research
Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer, PhD
Sep 20, 2024
The Power of Multi-Omics in Global Genomic Research
The Power of Multi-Omics in Global Genomic Research
How Variant Bio is leveraging multi-omics data from studies with diverse populations to boost drug discovery and development
Olivia Gray
Sep 12, 2024
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: A Talk by Maui Hudson
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: A Talk by Maui Hudson
Highlights from a talk marking the 30th anniversary of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer, PhD
Aug 20, 2024
A Look Inside the Lab at Variant Bio
A Look Inside the Lab at Variant Bio
Luan Phan, from Variant Bio’s R&D team, discusses his work on assay development and drug discovery
Luan Phan
Jul 23, 2024
Collaborative Effort and Equal Partnership in Science: A Variant Bio Standley Fellow’s Perspective
Collaborative Effort and Equal Partnership in Science: A Variant Bio Standley Fellow’s Perspective
Isabella Apriyana discusses her experiences coordinating a genomic research collaboration between MRIN in Indonesia and Variant Bio
Isabella Apriyana
Jul 9, 2024
Reflections from BIO International Convention 2024: Paving New Pathways in Biotech
Reflections from BIO International Convention 2024: Paving New Pathways in Biotech
Focusing our efforts at BIO 2024 to catalyze strategic collaborations around drug discovery and development
André Singer
Jun 20, 2024
A Visit with Partners in the Faroe Islands
A Visit with Partners in the Faroe Islands
Seeing in person how an ongoing project in the Faroe Islands will lead to genomic findings and improve health
Melissa Hendershott
May 28, 2024
Spotlight on R&D: Inside the World of DMPK
Spotlight on R&D: Inside the World of DMPK
The importance of optimizing compounds’ design and determining the viability of drug candidates for use in humans
David Purdy
May 8, 2024
A Passion for Both Scientific Inquiry and Environmental Sustainability
A Passion for Both Scientific Inquiry and Environmental Sustainability
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, biologist RC Chin-Wen Lai discusses the environmental impact of scientific innovation
RC Chin-Wen Lai
Apr 22, 2024
Evotec and Variant Bio Enter Strategic Partnership to Discover and Develop Fibrosis Treatments
Evotec and Variant Bio Enter Strategic Partnership to Discover and Develop Fibrosis Treatments
Press release details collaboration aimed at addressing unmet medical need in fibrotic indications
Andrew Farnum
Apr 18, 2024
Spotlight on R&D: From Molecules to Medicines
Spotlight on R&D: From Molecules to Medicines
Chemists on Variant Bio’s R&D team are discovering new molecules to advance toward clinical development
Todd Meyer
Apr 9, 2024
Spotlight on Variant Bio’s Ethics Advisory Board: An Interview with Misha Angrist
Spotlight on Variant Bio’s Ethics Advisory Board: An Interview with Misha Angrist
What can companies like Variant Bio do to treat research participants and communities with respect?
Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer, PhD
Mar 21, 2024
Variant Bio’s Benefit-Sharing Model Featured in Genome Research
Variant Bio’s Benefit-Sharing Model Featured in Genome Research
Our recent article in Genome Research provides a practical example of community-driven benefit sharing for researchers around the world
Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer, PhD
Feb 15, 2024
Inside Variant Bio: Highlighting the Work of Women in R&D
Inside Variant Bio: Highlighting the Work of Women in R&D
How Rachel Eguia, Carole Smith, and Leah Rommereim pursued careers in science, and what excites them most about their work at Variant Bio
Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer, PhD
Feb 8, 2024
Spotlight on R&D: Articulating a Vision for the Biology Team at Variant Bio
Spotlight on R&D: Articulating a Vision for the Biology Team at Variant Bio
How Jennifer Brady, Variant Bio’s new Director of Biology, is working on bringing positive, tangible outcomes to patients around the world
Jennifer Brady
Jan 16, 2024
The Importance of Community Engagement in Genomic Research: Takeaways from a Project in Indonesia
The Importance of Community Engagement in Genomic Research: Takeaways from a Project in Indonesia
Variant Bio Fellow Isabella Apriyana discusses lessons learned working with communities participating in genomic research across Indonesia
Isabella Apriyana
Dec 21, 2023
Spotlight on Business Development: What It Is, and Why It Matters for Variant Bio
Spotlight on Business Development: What It Is, and Why It Matters for Variant Bio
How Chief Business Officer Steve Bryant is working to maximize the impact of Variant Bio’s mission through strategic industry alliances
Steve Bryant
Dec 11, 2023
Variant Bio, GHICL, and Loyalty Islands Province of New Caledonia Launch Genomic Research Project
Variant Bio, GHICL, and Loyalty Islands Province of New Caledonia Launch Genomic Research Project
How we are working with collaborators on a study focused on gout and chronic kidney disease in New Caledonia
Prathap Kasina
Nov 27, 2023
Spotlight on Kidney Week 2023
Spotlight on Kidney Week 2023
Highlights of the American Society of Nephrology’s annual meeting from Variant Bio’s Chief Scientific Officer
David E. Moller
Nov 13, 2023
Engaging Communities Participating in Genomic Research at Kenya’s 2023 Turkana Cultural Festival
Engaging Communities Participating in Genomic Research at Kenya’s 2023 Turkana Cultural Festival
How Variant Bio and study collaborators are carrying out ongoing community engagement for a genomic research project in northern Kenya
Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer, PhD
Oct 30, 2023
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