deCODE GENETICS

FOUNDED IN 1996
OUR RESEARCHPUBLICATIONS
Discovery of cancer risk associations for six novel genes

Discovery of cancer risk associations for six novel genes

Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen, and their collaborators have discovered six novel genes with rare germline variants that associate with cancer risk. The findings are published today in Nature Genetics under the title “Gene-based burden tests of rare germline variants identify six cancer susceptibility genes.”

Eric K. Fernström Nordic Prize to Genetics Pioneer

Eric K. Fernström Nordic Prize to Genetics Pioneer

Kári Stefánsson, professor at the University of Iceland and CEO of deCODE genetics, has been awarded one of the Nordic region’s most prestigious medical awards –Eric K. Fernström Foundation Nordic Prize. His work has revolutionized our understanding of genetic variation and its relationship to health and disease.

Sequence variants that affect IgG subclass levels

Sequence variants that affect IgG subclass levels

Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, and collaborators have published a study in Nature Communications reporting sequence variants that affect subclass levels of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) in blood.

Three common variants increase the risk of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Three common variants increase the risk of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

A new study was published today in Jama Cardiology, by scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen and collaborators, on the genetics of accessory conduction pathways in the heart (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome). It reveals that accessory pathways can cause rhythm disturbances, characterized by an overly fast heartbeat, which can be life-threatening.

UNIQUE EXPERTISE

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, deCODE is a global leader in analyzing and understanding the human genome. Using our unique expertise and population resources, deCODE has discovered key genetic risk factors for dozens of common diseases ranging from cardiovascular disease to cancer.

UNIQUE CAPABILITIES

We operate the most productive human gene discovery engine in the world, employing our discoveries to identify genetic variations associated with human disease.

UNRIVALED CAPABILITIES

OUR PUBLICATIONS

We regularly publish our discoveries in major, peer-reviewed journals, enabling others to further validate and expand upon our findings.

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Award by the American Society of Human Genetics

At its Annual meeting in October 2017 in Orlando, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), presented Dr. Kári Stefánsson, founder and CEO of deCODE genetics, with the William Allan Award. The award, the top prize given by the society, recognizes a scientist for substantial and far-reaching scientific contributions to human genetics. The ASHG has distributed video footage from the award ceremony. The introduction is given by Professor Mark Daly of Harvard University.