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    Mar 29

    Looking for Illumina’s most up-to-date technical resources? Our Technical Bulletins are available for all levels of and users. To keep track of what’s been published and how to use our bulletins, check out our latest post here:

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  2. 11 hours ago

    Norman received his PhD in 1965 & began a career at the NIH. His body of work comprises impressive strides in research that benefits all of humankind. One of his published studies, “Bactericidal Antibody to Escherichia Coli in Germ-Free Mice” remains a benchmark in the field.

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  3. 11 hours ago

    Despite this heartbreak, Norman still served in the US Army proudly. While in combat in 1944, he suffered a devastating injury to his femur. He received a Purple Heart & Bronze Star for his service, but his long recovery also led him to a passion for microbiology & immunology.

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  4. 11 hours ago

    Shortly after, his family was forced into an internment camp. Norman was heartbroken as he visited his family in the camp—and although he wore his United States Army uniform, he was treated with suspicion as he checked in with officials.

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  5. 11 hours ago

    He was a happy child despite his family living under the shadow of racism against Japanese people—an unfair bias that only worsened after Pearl Harbor in World War. After the attacks, he put his love for science and pre-med college plans aside to serve in the US Army.

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  6. 11 hours ago

    Norman Ikari was a WWII hero & talented who dedicated his life to improving health for all Americans despite experiencing discrimination as a Japanese American. This is a piece of his story: (1/5)

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  7. Apr 29

    Photo recap of Illumina Day at the vs. game at earlier this week in honor of . Here’s to unlocking the power of the genome with our community!

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  8. Apr 28

    “Integrating the first polygenic risk score module into Illumina's Connected Analytics platform will help empower researchers to mature the field of PRS utility & help transform the way we think about human health" , Head of Open Innovation

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  9. Apr 28

    Hear from our VP and Head of Open Innovation, Ashley Van Zeeland, as she speaks with on how Illumina’s Open Innovation and philanthropic programs support our efforts to expand access to genomics and reach the $100 genome moonshot goal.

    ’s programs change lives through partnership. Learn more here.
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  10. Apr 27

    We're launching a long-term collaboration with to accelerate precision medicine development. Our focus: ✅ Co-develop CDx programs on Illumina TruSight™ Oncology Comprehensive ✅ Access Illumina tech to develop a target discovery engine

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  11. Apr 27

    We've entered into an agreement with to implement the use of whole-genome sequencing in critically ill children suspected of having a genetic or & will demonstrate the positive impact of an earlier diagnosis & targeted treatment.

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  12. Apr 26

    You wouldn’t know it by these photos but at merely days old, Baby Fitz was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition . Learn how led to life-saving gene therapy and him throwing out the first pitch at :

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  13. Apr 25

    Happy —a day to celebrate breakthroughs, the people dedicated to advancing the field, and the power of . Watch the full video to hear from five experts on how genomics is revolutionizing clinical practice and human health:

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  14. Apr 22

    The power of genomics is limitless. We’re glad to be a part of it.

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  15. Apr 22

    To help use natural resources wisely and move beyond petroleum-based plastics:

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  16. Apr 22

    To save lemurs from extinction:

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  17. Apr 22

    To identify new variants in plant genomes and build an open plant genome database:

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  18. Apr 22

    To map genetic diversity to help boost gorilla survival rates:

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  19. Apr 22

    To address toxic algae blooms:

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  20. Apr 22

    What does genomics have to do with ? We’re glad you asked. is being used to help the planet and all living things on it right now... 🧵:

    Gorilla photographed in a tree, looking towards the camera.
    Nina Reyes sampling in the fermentation lab at Illumina Accelerator graduate company, Checkerspot.
    Algae biologist Jayme Smith, PhD in a small body of water, measuring for algae populations with the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP).
    Red Ruffed Lemur looking into the camera with yellow eyes.
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    Apr 20

    The African Pathogen Genomics Initiative of was highlighted when South Africa alerted the world to Omicron. I am proud that of our contributions to infrastructure that will serve African communities across the continent now and in the future.

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