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David Bick selected to Alabama Rare Disease Advisory Council

Patient diagnoses, treatments, access to care discussed at inaugural meeting David Bick, MD, has been selected by Governor Kay Ivey to serve on the newly-created Alabama Rare Disease Council. The council held its inaugural meeting August 27, 2018 in Birmingham. Bick, who sees rare disease patients at the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine, brings […]

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‘Hero Fund’ brings hope to patients in need

Huntsville, Ala. – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is giving patients a chance at finding a diagnosis with the Hero Fund. Established by an anonymous donation to the HudsonAlpha Foundation, the Hero Fund helps patients at Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine who need, but cannot afford, access to genomic medicine. Smith Family Clinic, powered by HudsonAlpha, […]

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Seven topics where an investment in CME may prove worthwhile

Clinic Medical Director Dr. David Bick spoke with PhysiciansPractice.com about how physicians can benefit from medical education (CME). As the healthcare landscape rapidly evolves, it can be difficult for providers to stay abreast of the various changes that represent best practices and up-to-date treatment options. CME courses offer the opportunity to refresh skills, get up-to-date on […]

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David Bick to participate in book discussion for “One in a Billion”

Huntsville, Ala. — HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is hosting a book discussion for “One in a Billion: the Story of Nic Volker and the Dawn of Genomic Medicine,” a compelling read that details the diagnostic odyssey of Nic Volker, a four-year-old boy with an unknown disease who was the first person on earth whose life […]

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New book chronicles first patient saved by genomic sequencing

Huntsville, Ala. — The story of a groundbreaking genomic medicine case led by HudsonAlpha researchers is now available. “One in a Billion: The Story of Nic Volker and the Dawn of Genomic Medicine” (Simon & Schuster, April 2016), follows the diagnostic odyssey of Nic Volker, the first person to be saved by whole genome sequencing.  […]

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UAH offers new winter term course, David Bick to present

The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s (UAH) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will present a winter-term course entitled:, HudsonAlpha: The Power of Genetics, Mondays, Jan. 25 through Feb. 15. Medical director Dr. David Bick will present on Feb. 1. Topics covered include: Monday, Jan. 25 | Presenter: Jennifer Carden – K-12 Coordinator at HudsonAlpha and […]

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