GDF has expanded its Medical & Scientific Advisory Board to keep the organization at the forefront of genomic medicine.

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Dr. Schadt brings a bold new research approach, which is premised on studying multiple genes and biological processes through the use of advanced technology and computer models to develop a better understanding of disease causes and ultimately better diagnostics and treatment.

We are extremely pleased and privileged to welcome a thought-leader like Dr. Schadt to our Advisory Board, where he will help guide the organizations efforts, said Elisa Ross, GDF President. Its important that GDF stays at the very forefront of genomic medicine so that we can optimize use of funds and provide the most valuable information to others.

An expert in computational mathematics and sequencing technology, Dr. Schadts research at companies including Merck & Co. and Roche Biosciences has helped revolutionize the integration of genetic and molecular profiling data to construct predictive models of disease that have led to a number of discoveries relating to causes of common diseases. He currently maintains his position as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Pacific Biosciences, a third generation DNA sequencing company, where hes worked since 2009 overseeing the firms scientific strategy including creating the vision for next-generation sequencing applications of the companys technology. Dr. Schadt is also a founding member of Sage Bionetworks, an open access genomics initiative designed to build and support databases and an accessible platform for creating innovative, dynamic disease models.

Two Prominent Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists Also Join GDF Medical & Scientific Advisory Board

GDF is also pleased to announce the recent addition of two prominent Mount Sinai physicians to its Medical & Scientific Advisory Board: Keith A. Eddleman, MD, Director of Obstetrics and a Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and of Genetics and Genomic Sciences; and Joanne Stone, MD, Director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Ultrasound and a Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. Both Dr. Eddleman and Dr. Stone are nationally recognized for their expertise in chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and ultrasound and have published extensively on areas related to high-risk pregnancies in medical journals and other publications.

Dr. Stone has a consultative and clinical practice and is also active in clinical research and education. Her areas of interest include ultrasound, fetal therapy, multi-fetal pregnancy reduction and prenatal diagnosis.

Dr. Eddleman is an expert and educator in maternal-fetal medicine and clinical genetics, specializing in reproductive genetics, ultrasound and diagnostic procedures.

Drs. Eddleman and Stone co-authored the books Pregnancy for Dummies and The Pregnancy Bible and will help guide GDF activities related to genetics and family planning.

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