Reposted by Elfride De BaereCerys Manning Lab @manning-lab.bsky.social · 09/04/2026How do YAP1 variants cause ocular coloboma? 👁️ Coloboma is a congenital eye disorder caused by a tissue fusion defect, affecting ~1 in 5000 births and leading to visual impairment. 152
Reposted by Elfride De Baereeyegenes.bsky.social @eyegenes.bsky.social · 09/04/2026The 7th GoOD (Genetics of Ocular Development) Meeting will take place in Montreal, Canada on 19 and 20 October 2026, ahead of the ASHG annual meeting. More information on www.goodsoc.org 233
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 14/04/2026🧬 Abstract submissions are now open for #ASHG26 Share your discoveries, connect with the global human genetics and genomics community, and help drive real‑world impact. Submissions are due May 18. Submit now: ashgmeeting.ashg.org/programs/abs... 021
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Do you want to know more about how #killifish research can advance our understanding of retinal diseases? Have a look at Sofia Manzo's exciting work! Sofia is PhD fellow of the MSCA-DN @progret2024.bsky.social @cabd-upo-csic.bsky.social @jrmarmor.bsky.social #killifish #retinaldisease #aging 🧬👌🧬 042
Reposted by Elfride De BaerePacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Meet Elfride De Baere, Head of Clinic at Ghent University Hospital’s Center for Medical Genetics. She shares why PacBio long-read sequencing + a multiomic approach (genomics + transcriptomics) can help deliver clearer insights for families. #WeCareForRare #RareDiseaseMonth #GeneticEyeDisease 083
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 13/01/2026🚀 Thrilled to join #ISV2026 in Leuven! Genomic scientists - this is your meeting: exciting science, talks, posters, networking & an epic party in a unique venue. 🗓 Deadlines: Abstracts: Feb 9 Early Bird: Mar 9 🔗 Details & registration: lnkd.in/gsE6ibfE #ISV2026 #Genomics 000
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 13/01/2026👀 Missed the live webinar? Watch it now on Youtube! Episode 7 of the #ESHG webinar series with @elfridedebaere.bsky.social on "Multi-omics in inherited eye diseases: from missing heritability to new therapeutic targets". 📺 Watch here: urls.fr/8CuBflurls.frESHG Webinar Series Episode 7 with Elfride de BaereEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 110
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Retina Ex Vivo 2026 is just around the corner! 🧬 This FEBS course dives into organotypic retina cultures: 🔬 Day 1: Dissection, culture methods & ocular drug delivery (Keynote: Arto Urtti) 🧠 Day 2: Disease modeling (IRD, AMD, DR, glaucoma) 🧪 Day 3: Gene therapy, RNA tools & Keynote by K Palczewski 120
Reposted by Elfride De BaereProgRET @progret2024.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Our fellows and partners: Stefanida Shliaga (DC6), Nelson Martins (DC5) @nelsonm1224.blky.social, Susanne Roosing @susanneroosing.bsky.social, Carlo Rivolta @carlorivolta.bsky.social, Elfriede De Barre @elfridedebaere.bsky.social, Miriam Bauwens, Alison Hardcastle @hardcastlelab.bsky.social 011
Reposted by Elfride De BaereIOB - Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel @iobswiss.bsky.social · 09/01/2026🧬 Major breakthrough: IOB researchers identify new genetic cause of inherited blindness in overlooked RNA genes. The discovery solves decades-old diagnostic mystery and opens new pathways for many patients worldwide. ➡️ www.nature.com/articles/s41... #AcademicBlueSky #Genetics #VisionResearch #IRDs 01611
Reposted by Elfride De BaereEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 27/10/2025📢 Don’t miss Covering The Gaps – The Course You Didn’t Know You Needed! Explore overlooked but crucial topics in genetics: ethics, quality, data sharing & more. 🗓️ Online | Nov 27–28, 2025 💶 €100 | 🎓 15 CME credits ⚠️ Limited spots available! 👉 Register now: www.eshg.org/covering-the...eshg.orgESHG: Covering The Gaps - The Course You Didn’t Know You NeededCovering The Gaps 021
Reposted by Elfride De BaereESHG-Young @eshgyoung.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Want to rewatch sessions from #ESHG2025 Milan? You can access all conference content until Nov 30, 23:59 CET from any device. 👉 cattendee.abstractsonline.com/meeting/21105 📹 After Nov 30, plenary & educational sessions will be on the ESHG YouTube channel @eshg.bsky.social 034
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 18/10/2025AI is transforming #humangenetics & genomics research. Head to the Distinguished Speakers Symposium to explore the breakthroughs & the ethical challenges of implementing AI systems in research. Don’t miss this powerful closing session of #ASHG25!📲 bit.ly/474ALFu #ASHG 032
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 18/10/2025That’s a wrap on #ASHG25! In just 5 days, we: 🧬Showcased groundbreaking science 🤝Sparked powerful connections 🏆Celebrated excellence 📸Captured unforgettable moments Thank you for the energy, ideas, and inspiration. We look forward to seeing you in Montreal, CA for #ASHG26! 081
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 18/10/2025#ASHG25 may be over, but the learning continues: 🖥️ On-demand access to recorded sessions is coming soon! Learn at your pace, anytime, anywhere. Stay tuned for details! #ASHG #HumanGenetics 042
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 21/10/2025🚨Coming in December: Dive into our Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium! From detecting complex structural variants to accelerating time-to-diagnosis with integrative genomics—this event is packed with innovation. Reserve your place now: learning.ashg.org/products/202... 031
Reposted by Elfride De BaereStruan Grant @struangrant.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Our #ASHG25 platform activities: Vrathasha Vrathasha: 3D genomics & glaucoma. 206AB, W 10.45-11 Winter Bruner: MPRA & childhood obesity. 205ABC, T 11-11.15 Matt Pahl: Ancillary Session, Predicted Effector Genes. 259A, F 1.45-1.15 Struan Grant chairs Metabolic Matrix session. 253ABC, S 10-11 1133
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 14/10/2025🎉Welcome to #ASHG25! We’re excited for five days full of sessions, networking, and inspiration. 📱Pro tip: Download our mobile app for easy access to the schedule, maps, and updates: pheedloop.com/ASHG25 Let’s make this an unforgettable experience—explore, connect, and share your journey! 053
Reposted by Elfride De BaereWebsEdge Medicine @websedgemedicine.bsky.social · 13/10/2025As the 2025 American Society of Human Genetics Annual Conference arrives in Boston, don't forget to check out this year's ASHG TV Film Series! Find out more about the latest in genomics from leading scientists and organizations. youtube.com/playlist?lis... @geneticssociety.bsky.social 022
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 14/10/2025“We must keep going with this ability to sample genomes, not just in the convenient places we started out with.” - former Director of the National Institutes of Health, Francis Collins, MD, PhD, during his recognition speech at #ASHG25 0219
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 08/10/2025A great collaborative study of a novel adult-onset maculopathy that shows similarities with dry AMD with Eline Van Vooren, Filip Van den Broeck, Michael T. Redmond, Julie De Zaeytijd, Bart P. Leroy, Miriam Bauwens @elfridedebaere.bsky.social & many colleagues #RPE65 #dominant #maculopathy #AMD 110
Reposted by Elfride De Baerearvoiovs.bsky.social @arvoiovs.bsky.social · 29/08/2025udy Savige et al. from the University of Melbourne Department of Medicine determine the population frequency of monoallelic and biallelic predicted pathogenic RPE65 variants in a normal database. doi.org/10.1167/iovs.66.11.73 011
Reposted by Elfride De Baerearvoiovs.bsky.social @arvoiovs.bsky.social · 06/10/2025ason Comander et al. from Massachusetts Eye & Ear describe higher throughput assays for understanding the pathogenicity of variants of unknown significance in the RPE65 gene. doi.org/10.1167/iovs.66.13.10 011
Reposted by Elfride De BaereEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Inherited eye diseases cause early-onset vision loss, yet many cases remain unsolved due to missing heritability. On Oct 29, discover how multi-omics can boost diagnosis and reveal new therapeutic opportunities. www.eshg.org/webinarseries #MultiOmics #Ophthalmology @elfridedebaere.bsky.social 032
Reposted by Elfride De BaereThe American Journal of Human Genetics @ajhgnews.bsky.social · 16/09/2025📣Online now! 📄RetiGene, a comprehensive gene atlas for inherited retinal diseases 🧑🤝🧑 @carlorivolta.bsky.social @mquinodoz.bsky.social & cocell.comRetiGene, a comprehensive gene atlas for inherited retinal diseasesRetiGene is an expert-curated atlas of genes involved in inherited retinal diseases, integrating variant data and gene expression. This open-access, continually updated resource aims to support varian... 151
Reposted by Elfride De BaereThe American Journal of Human Genetics @ajhgnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2025📣New from Liu et al! 📄Unveiling tissue heterogeneity through genomic interaction-encoded image representation of #RNASeq datacell.comUnveiling tissue heterogeneity through genomic interaction-encoded image representation of RNA-sequencing dataThis study analyzes RNA-sequencing data by converting gene-expression profiles into images that encode gene-gene interactions. This image-based representation, processed through deep learning to extra... 021
Reposted by Elfride De BaereThe American Journal of Human Genetics @ajhgnews.bsky.social · 18/09/2025📣New from Wang et al! 📄Genetic architecture and analysis practices of circulating metabolites in the NHLBI Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine Program #TOPMedcell.comGenetic architecture and analysis practices of circulating metabolites in the NHLBI Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine ProgramWe cataloged 1,729 circulating metabolites from two metabolomics core laboratories among eight studies. We provided recommendations for TOPMed metabolite data harmonization and processing. We also pro... 011
Reposted by Elfride De BaereThe American Journal of Human Genetics @ajhgnews.bsky.social · 18/09/2025📣New from Mekzine et al! 📄Allele-specific RNAi therapy corrects an extracellular matrix defect in Schuurs-Hoeijmakers syndromecell.comAllele-specific RNAi therapy corrects an extracellular matrix defect in Schuurs-Hoeijmakers syndromeAllele-specific RNA interference silences the mutant PACS1 transcript causing Schuurs-Hoeijmakers syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. RNA sequencing of cells from affected individuals reveal... 041
Reposted by Elfride De BaereThe American Journal of Human Genetics @ajhgnews.bsky.social · 19/09/2025📣New from @vijayganesh.bsky.social & co! 📄Transcriptome-wide outlier approach identifies individuals with minor spliceopathiescell.comTranscriptome-wide outlier approach identifies individuals with minor spliceopathiesRNA sequencing in rare disease is conventionally used to resolve the effect of a variant on a single gene. Here, we apply a transcriptome-wide approach to detect disorders of the minor spliceosome. Th... 031
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Happy Postdoc Appreciation Week! In honor of this, we are asking PIs to tell us why their postdoc is awesome. Tag your postdocs to show them how much you appreciate them! #MyPostdocIsAwesomeBeacuse #ASHG #HumanGenetics #NPAW2025 #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek 011
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 19/09/2025From trainees to faculty—#ASHG25 is a hub for career growth at every stage, offering opportunities to: ✅Meet & hire colleagues ✅Learn something new Register today: bit.ly/46dWz0Z Plan your career fueling schedule: bit.ly/4gr4ATV #ASHG #HumanGenetics 021
Reposted by Elfride De BaereEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 29/07/2025🌍 New in Nature: Long-read sequencing of 1019 genomes reveals structural variant (SV) diversity across 26 human populations, providing a global resource for understanding genetic variation and its link to human disease. #Genomics #Pangenome #SVs www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comStructural variation in 1,019 diverse humans based on long-read sequencing - NatureIntermediate-coverage long-read sequencing in 1,019 diverse humans from the 1000 Genomes Project, representing 26 populations, enables the generation of comprehensive population-scale structural… 086
Reposted by Elfride De BaereEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 22/08/2025📢Paper alert! WGS of >490K UKB participants across diverse ancestries, combined with rich phenotypic data, unlocks novel genotype–phenotype associations, accelerating precision medicine and global health research. 🌍🧬 #Genomics #UKB #PrecisionMedicine www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comWhole-genome sequencing of 490,640 UK Biobank participants - NatureA study reports whole-genome sequences for 490,640 participants from the UK Biobank and combines these data with phenotypic data to provide new insights into the relationship between human variation… 071
Reposted by Elfride De BaereEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Published in EJHG Journal: 📊 DNAmethylation signatures support VUS reclassification and complement negative genetic tests. This approach boosts diagnostic yield in neurodevelopmental disorders, proving its clinical utility in routine diagnostics. ✅ www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comClinical utility of DNA-methylation signatures in routine diagnostics for neurodevelopmental disorders - European Journal of Human GeneticsEuropean Journal of Human Genetics - Clinical utility of DNA-methylation signatures in routine diagnostics for neurodevelopmental disorders 042
Reposted by Elfride De BaereEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 04/09/2025📢 Episode 6 of the #ESHG Webinar Series: September 24 at 16:00 CEST 🧬 Speaker: Serena Nik-Zainal: "Recent advances in mutational signatures and clinical applications" 💻 Registration is free but required: buff.ly/P6WD5jB 📩 Past registrants will receive the Zoom link automatically. 053
Reposted by Elfride De BaereEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Nominations are open for the Leena Peltonen Prize 2026 (€10,000). candidates: outstanding young researchers, Early career stage, no age or graduation limit Awardee will give the Leena Peltonen Lecture at #eshg2026 in Gothenburg. 📅 Deadline: 31 Oct 2025 🔗 forms.eshg.org/leena-pelton...forms.eshg.orgLeena Peltonen Prize 2026 – Submission of Nomination 076
Reposted by Elfride De BaereEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Published in @ejhg-journal.bsky.social: 1️⃣ European Certificate in Medical Genetics & Genomics (ECMGG): buff.ly/CUpaOWd 2️⃣ European Training Requirements for Medical Genetics (ETR-MG): buff.ly/DgCPtdebuff.lyThe European Certificate in Medical Genetics and Genomics (ECMGG) - European Journal of Human GeneticsEuropean Journal of Human Genetics - The European Certificate in Medical Genetics and Genomics (ECMGG) 032
Reposted by Elfride De BaereEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 18/09/2025We are deeply saddened by the passing of Albert Schinzel (1944–2025), former ESHG President and pioneer in clinical cytogenetics. His legacy includes the Catalogue of Unbalanced Chromosome Aberrations in Man and the Goldrain Course. Read more:eshg.orgFarewell to Albert Schinzel, former President of ESHG09/18/2025 022
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Thank you so much! This meeting was held on the same day as the farewell symposium of Prof. Frans Cremers @radboudumc.bsky.social, the founder of the @erdc-team.bsky.social #inheritedretinaldiseases www.erdc.infoerdc.infoHomea Consortium of 21 research groups in the field of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) 010
Reposted by Elfride De BaereCentro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo @cabd-upo-csic.bsky.social · 11/09/2025@jrmarmor.bsky.social from #CABD was one of the keynote speakers of the Genetics of Ocular Development in Ghent in the past days! 031
Reposted by Elfride De BaereFabiola Ceroni @ceronifabiola.bsky.social · 10/09/2025The #GoOD2025 meeting is over, it was sooo good to catch up with these lovely people and hear about their fantastic work! Thanks to @elfridedebaere.bsky.social and her team for organising such an amazing event in beautiful Ghent. We had a lot of fun and hope to be back soon!! #goodsocmeeting2025 031
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 10/09/2025We’ve just wrapped up an amazing Genetics of Ocular Development (GoOD) Meeting, held on 📅 8–9 September 2025 in Ghent. It was an inspiring programme with brilliant lectures from our invited speakers ✨ Elena Semina ✨ Juan R Martínez-Morales @jrmarmor.bsky.social ✨ Alice Davidson & selected talks 161
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 02/09/2025🐸👦🏻 What do a frog and a human have in common? More than you might think, especially when it comes to the eye! 👁️ In this video @elfridedebaere.bsky.social introduces the ENHANCE-MCOR project, the first research project funded by the #GENeHOPEFund: lnkd.in/eswPtYtB 120
Reposted by Elfride De BaereNature @nature.com · 19/08/2025An infant with an inherited life-threatening metabolic condition has responded to a tailored therapy that uses CRISPR to correct a specific mutation go.nature.com/3Jmdbuygo.nature.comA baby benefits from personalized gene editing in the clinicAn infant with an inherited life-threatening metabolic condition has responded to a tailored therapy that uses the gene-editing tool CRISPR to correct a specific mutation. 06912
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Exciting news! 🎉 The Genetics of Ocular Development (GoOD) Meeting will take place in Ghent, Belgium, 8–9 September 2025 Keynote lectures from Elena Semina, Juan R. Martínez-Morales & Alice Davidson Early registration: open until 31 Aug 2025 👉 goodsoc.org/meetings/2025-meeting 172
Elfride De Baere @elfridedebaere.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Unique career opportunity regarding Computational Genomics in the field of Reproductive Medicine at the leading @uoe-igc.bsky.social directed by @jorisveltman.bsky.social Joris Veltman! Deadline for applications: 1st September 2025!! #ComputationalGenomics #ReproductiveMedicine #Lecturer 010
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 04/08/2025The Human Genetics Scholars Initiative is more than a program; it's a career accelerator! For 2 years gain: 🎟️FREE ASHG membership ✈️All-expenses-paid access for 2 meetings 🧠Dedicated mentorship 💰Career development funds Deadline → 8/18. Apply now: bit.ly/40iRMIk #ASHG #HumanGenetics 013
Reposted by Elfride De BaereAmerican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 20/07/2025Before the discovery of DNA, a man named Gregor Mendel uncovered the foundation for human genetics research by cross-breeding pea plants. Happy birthday, Gregor Mendel!🎊Learn more about his work in genetic inheritance via our Discover Genetics Fact Sheet: bit.ly/3GQS5n2 031