Pacific Northwest Research Institute

Pacific Northwest Research Institute We’re a nonprofit genetics research institute. We believe genetic research holds untapped potential.

12/18/2025

Federal funding cuts are having real consequences for biomedical research — including at PNRI. These cuts threaten the continuity of long-term rare disease and type 1 diabetes studies that families rely on for answers. To help meet this moment, PNRI’s Board is matching every gift dollar-for-dollar through Dec. 31. Your support helps sustain research that cannot simply be paused. 👉 https://pnri.org/support/science2025/

12/16/2025

Federal funding cuts are putting vital research at risk— but right now, you can help protect the discoveries families depend on. PNRI’s Board of Trustees is matching all donations, dollar for dollar, up to $27,000 through December 31.

Your gift supports research in rare diseases and type 1 diabetes — helping scientists uncover early drivers of disease, develop diagnostic tools, and deliver answers when they matter most.

🔗 Double your impact before year-end: pnri.org/support/science2025

12/09/2025

What happens when cutting-edge genomic technologies meet one of the most genetically diverse populations in the world?

Find out at our Science Matters seminar tomorrow, Dec. 10, 10:00–11:00 am PT with Dr. Shahida Moosa of Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University.

She’ll share how researchers and clinicians in South Africa are using exome and genome sequencing, long-read platforms, and RNA sequencing to uncover the causes of rare and undiagnosed conditions—and transform patient care across the lifespan.

Register now for this free virtual seminar at: https://bit.ly/48xCMtj

12/05/2025

South Africa is transforming rare disease diagnosis with omics-driven precision care — and you’re invited to learn how.

Join us this Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10am PT for a free virtual seminar with Dr. Shahida Moosa of Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University, who will explore how genomic technologies are helping families finally get answers to long-standing medical mysteries.

🔗 Register now for this free virtual seminar at: https://bit.ly/48xCMtj

Today is Giving Tuesday and it comes at a critical moment for PNRI. Federal funding cuts are threatening research famili...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday and it comes at a critical moment for PNRI. Federal funding cuts are threatening research families depend on. PNRI scientists are developing diagnostic tools that help clinicians rapidly identify life-threatening genetic conditions, and long-term studies like TEDDY and CASCADE are identifying early signs of type 1 diabetes before a medical crisis happens.
Your support helps protect this work when families need answers the most. If you’re able, please make a Giving Tuesday gift:
👉 https://pnri.org/support/science2025/

Thank you for standing with our scientists — and with the families counting on this research.

11/25/2025

Cold. Rain. Darkness by 4:30. You know what that means? Indoor pickleball season. 🎾 Beat the December gloom and join us for the Hope on the Court Pickleball Tournament on Dec. 7 — a perfect indoor escape and a chance to support families living with rare diseases. Sign up today before spots fill: https://hopeonthecourt.com

Genetic testing can sometimes raise more questions than answers — especially when results reveal a rare disease variant....
11/11/2025

Genetic testing can sometimes raise more questions than answers — especially when results reveal a rare disease variant.
A new PNRI study, conducted in collaboration with clinicians at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Children’s National Hospital, and researchers at the University of Virginia, helps clarify how specific OTC gene variants impact a person’s health and response to metabolic stress.

Their findings shed light on why some people develop late-onset OTC deficiency while others remain symptom-free — and how early awareness can guide prevention and care. 🔗 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/48d8WdJ

11/07/2025

🔬 Don’t miss PNRI’s next Science Matters seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 10:00–11:00 am PT!

Join Dr. Isidro Cortés-Ciriano from the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and the Wellcome Sanger Institute for a fascinating talk on how computational tools are transforming cancer genome research. Discover how his group’s new algorithms and sequencing approaches are revealing how cancers evolve — paving the way for earlier detection and improved treatments. ✅ Register for FREE at: https://bit.ly/3JD4AEo

11/06/2025

🏓 Good news for pickleball fans! The early-bird registration discount for Hope on the Court has been extended to November 17 — giving you more time to sign up for just $75 and rally for a great cause!

This unique tournament benefits the Arginase Deficiency Foundation, supporting families affected by ARG1D — a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder. Register today, grab a colleague, friend, or family member and join us for a day of play, purpose, and community on December 7 at Tsunami Side Out in Seattle.

🎟️ Sign up now ➡️ https://hopeonthecourt.com

10/29/2025

🎾 Ready to rally for a good cause?

PNRI is proud to sponsor Hope on the Court, a pickleball tournament on Sunday, December 7 benefiting the ARG1D Foundation Arginase Deficiency, which supports families affected by Arginase 1 Deficiency, a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder.

Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome – play for fun, compete for medals, or just come cheer from the sidelines!

💸 Early bird registration is $75; $90 as of Nov. 7.
👉 hopeonthecourt.com

10/22/2025

The human hindbrain may be small, but it controls some of life’s biggest essentials like movement, balance, and breathing. In our October Science Matters seminar, Dr. Dan Doherty (University of Washington & Seattle Children's) unravels how this vital region forms, what happens when it doesn’t, and how genetics reveal the roots of conditions like Joubert syndrome.

🎥 Watch the full recording: https://youtu.be/SRgXcDhxNOA

10/21/2025

Grab your paddle and join the Arginase Deficiency Foundation on Dec. 7 for a day of play, purpose, and community at Hope on the Court – a unique pickleball tournament benefiting families affected by Arginase 1 Deficiency, a life-threatening genetic disorder.

This inclusive event welcomes players of all ages and skill levels, for friendly competition, connection, and a shared cause. Players rated 2.5–5.0+ will compete for medals and exciting prizes across multiple divisions. Hope on the Court also offers a special court for families and adaptive play so everyone has a chance to join the fun, regardless of ability.

Whether you’re rallying for fun or going for gold, every serve supports early detection, treatment, and research that bring hope to families facing this devastating condition.

PNRI is proud to support this event and the incredible community behind it. 💙Let’s rally for research. Rally for families. Rally for hope.

🎟️ Early bird registration: just $75! Learn more and register ➡️ hopeonthecourt.com

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