Giving

The Penelope Program

As featured in the short-film “One in a Million,” the Penelope Program solves some of the country’s most complex medical cases for children in Utah and adult referrals via the National Undiagnosed Disease Network. Combining whole genome sequencing and comprehensive medical evaluations, members of the Penelope Program work to diagnose those suffering from rare and previously undiagnosed genetic diseases and provide possible cures or treatments.

Neonatal Sequencing Program (NeoSeq)

Nearly half of all critically ill infants in the NICU are thought to suffer from a genetic disease. In a setting where moments can mean life or death, NeoSeq rapidly searches the entire genomes of NICU infants to provide a diagnosis in less than one week, allowing targeted, life-saving treatments to being as quickly as possible.

Utah Center for Genetic Discovery (UCGD)

UCGD creates the software tools our researchers, physicians, and collaborators use to address “big data” challenges in genomic medicine. Unlocking the secrets hidden in such data is key to understanding common, complex diseases such as Diabetes and Alzheimer's, as well as vastly improving our diagnostic capabilities. UCGD is the computational engine that powers many of our projects and programs. It is integral to our current and future successes in medical discovery and clinical application.

Investment in Investigators

CGM provides coveted genomic resources found only in Utah, produces some of the most exciting new discoveries in the industry, and hosts a long list of highly respected investigators. Nevertheless, competition is fierce. Recruitment and retention of the most brilliant minds in genomic medicine is integral to CGM’s continued excellence and lifesaving programs.