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Left: John Ray, PhD; right: Oliver Harrison, PhD

Innovation Fund Spotlight: Finding the Precise Moment When Immune Cells Start Causing Disease

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Blog Posts focused on: John Ray, PhD; Lab Ray

Left: Jessica Hamerman, PhD; right: John Ray, PhD
October 23, 2024

Innovation Fund Spotlight: Single-Cell CRISPR Screening To Explore Genetics and Autoimmune Diseases

Together, Jessica Hamerman, PhD, and John Ray, PhD, are exploring the genetic roots of autoimmune disease using single-cell CRISPR screening.

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January 11, 2024

John Ray, PhD, Receives NIH New Innovator Award

The prestigious NIH Director’s New Innovator Award provides significant funding for innovative research that holds the promise of high rewards. And BRI geneticist John Ray, PhD, just received one.

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Blog 3D Biological Human Kidneys Blue Red
January 9, 2023

Lupus Nephritis: New Approach Could Pave the Way for Innovative Treatments

When Jessica Hamerman, PhD, was perusing research papers in 2021, one discovery stopped her in her tracks — and ultimately put her on a whole new research path.

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Blog BRI Building Rear
December 30, 2022

A Heartfelt Thank You: One Scientist Shares How Donors Make an Impact at BRI

This giving season, on behalf of our team, I extend a heartfelt thank you to all BRI donors and share some of the meaningful ways your philanthropy supports our work.

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Blog 2D DNA Genetic Engineering
June 17, 2022

Finding Genetic Changes That Cause Autoimmunity

To better treat — and even prevent — autoimmune diseases, we need to know exactly what causes them. Scientists have long known that genetics play a role in these diseases but are still working to understand how and why.

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October 6, 2020

Targeting the Genetic Roots of Autoimmunity

Every human has almost exactly the same DNA. But about 0.1 percent of human DNA is variable. This tiny percentage drives a surprising number of unique qualities in humans, from hair and eye color to our metabolism and immune responses.

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