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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · Oct 5

Thank you to Golda Arthur for inviting me to be on the Overlooked Pod. A curation of conversations about women's health from patients, clinicians and scientists. Highlighting @precisionlife.bsky.social's work in #endometriosis and #womenshealth
check out the series
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A new way of looking at endometriosis, with Rowan Gardner | Overlooked: women's health can't wait

Even a basic definition of endometriosis tells us a lot about why we need to rethink how we’re dealing with this condition. Rowan Gardner is co-founder of...

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · Aug 17

The BBC License fee is brilliant value for money.

Presented by Ella Al-Shamahi, Human brings together cutting-edge DNA science, global archaeology, and breathtaking visuals to tell this ambitious story in a totally new way. #genomics

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Humans outside of Africa descended from a small group 60,000 years ago

YouTube video by BBC

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎥 As part of today’s recognition of #SevereME, we’re sharing this recent presentation by our Co-founder, Rowan Gardner (@rowanbio.bsky.social‬), given at International ME Conference: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗘.

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · Aug 8

Honored to speak at the @investinmeresearch.bsky.social conference.
My mother is disappointed that my hair is a mess. Sorry Mum!

PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎥 As part of today’s recognition of #SevereME, we’re sharing this recent presentation by our Co-founder, Rowan Gardner (@rowanbio.bsky.social‬), given at International ME Conference: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗘.

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · Aug 6

Millions are still waiting for answers. Ahead of #SevereMEAwarenessDay, we’re reaffirming our support and using genetic insights to develop the first non-invasive mechanostic tests to accelerate diagnosis and improve care.

🔗 precisionlife.com/blog-support...

#MECFS #LongCOVID

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · Aug 6

Please thank your daughter - My colleagues @precisionlife.bsky.social have a collaboration with @decodemestudy.bsky.social and @actionforme.bsky.social
We have also found genetic signals in @ukbiobank.bsky.social and hope to replicate them in the DecodeME dataset. Her spit powers progress.

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Fiona C @drfionac.bsky.social · Aug 6

FAQs on the #DecodeME #MECFS results

www.decodeme.org.uk/faqs/

FAQs - DecodeME

Our FAQs created by people with ME/CFS working with the project team and science blogger and patient, Simon McGrath. It will be updated as the project progresses.

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · Aug 6

Bravo @cgatist.bsky.social @actionforme.bsky.social and everyone that contributed their #spitforscience

👏🧬👏🧬👏🧬

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DecodeME @decodemestudy.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our initial DNA results! DecodeME have discovered that people with an ME/CFS diagnosis have significant genetic differences compared to the general population.
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Summary of our results: shorturl.at/pgsjk
Check out our full preprint paper: shorturl.at/VwN3s

DecodeME: The Results announcement post. The graphic has a blue background with a DNA helix. In the centre of the graphic it says ‘We have released our initial DNA results! We have discovered that your genes contribute to your chances of developing ME/CFS.’ At the bottom left of the graphic is an image of a research paper.

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · Jul 24

We fully support our partners at @actionforme.bsky.social in their response to the UK government's ME/CFS Delivery Plan as a positive and necessary step forward – but that much more is needed to deliver real change, faster, for people with ME. #pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis

Action for ME @actionforme.bsky.social · Jul 21

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❗️ DHSC publishes the Final Delivery Plan on ME/CFS

The Department of Health & Social Care has published the Final Delivery Plan on #MECFS

We have issued a detailed statement on our website 👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/dhsc-publish...

#pwME #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #FundThePlan

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · Jul 11

Exciting to see interest in developing more tools to interrogate the proteome. Work using @ukbiobank.bsky.social proteomics data by @precisionlife.bsky.social is showing that for some of our biggest healthcare challenges there is more predictive signal in the proteome for disease risk than DNA. 👏

BioIndustry Association (BIA) @bia-uk.bsky.social · Jul 4

Another BIA member making waves in the #LifeSciences sector! Huge congratulations to Portal Biotech on their $35M Series A raise 👏 ➡️ shorturl.at/FtdYm

Portal Biotech is working to achieve full-length single-molecule protein sequencing, a breakthrough with the potential to transform drug discovery

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · Jul 3

Delighted to feature in the @bia-uk.bsky.social report on functional genomics as an example of its transformative power in UK healthcare.

Proud to work at the intersection of AI and genomics - understanding complex biology to predict & prevent chronic diseases.

🔗 bioindustry.org/resource-rep...

Functional genomics explainer: A strategic opportunity for the UK

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · Jul 2

I enjoyed Simon's presentation and insights into www.neuroproteome.org plans to share neurodegenerative proteomics data for 40,000 individuals. Great work funded by Gates Ventures. All 👀 on @naturemedicine.bsky.social in two weeks!

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · Jun 24

PrecisionLife CEO, Steve Gardner, spoke yesterday on BBC Radio 4’s Today Show about the UK industrial strategy & why prioritizing life sciences is vital for economic growth.

#LifeSciences #PrecisionMedicine

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · Jun 17

New in Bio-IT World: how PrecisionLife is enabling mechanism-based precision medicine for complex diseases like ME/CFS, long COVID, ALS & endometriosis.

Read the article: www.bio-itworld.com/news/2025/06...

#precisionmedicine #biomarkers #PrecisionLife

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BioIndustry Association (BIA) @bia-uk.bsky.social · Jun 6

This week was a big one for us as our policy team was in #Westminster alongside 50 senior figures from the UK #LifeSciences community, urging bold #Government action to deliver much-needed growth for the #UKEconomy ➡️ shorturl.at/367is

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · May 28

Very sorry to miss @cgatist.bsky.social talk today at 14th International Biomedical Research into ME Colloquium 2025.
It will be excellent! www.investinme.org/brmec14agend...
🖥️🧬 #MECFS #DECODEME

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · May 22

Rowan Gardner (@rowanbio.bsky.social) joins global leaders at Oxford Nanopore’s (@nanoporetech.com) Informatics Day tomorrow to discuss how AI and genomics can unlock new insights in complex disease biology.

🔗 nanoporetech.com/about/events...

#LondonCalling25 #Genomics #AI #PrecisionMedicine

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · May 20

I am looking forward to Friday's informatics day. I am honoured to be asked to be on a panel. 🧬💻

Ewan Birney @ewanbirney.bsky.social · May 20

This week is the gathering of the tribes around @nanoporetech.com, for their annual meeting, London Calling. It is a blend of tech announcements, product updates + scientific conference (posters and breakout talks). I am only there for the informatics day at the end sadly, but here are some thoughts

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · May 19

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I did not have Regeneron on my !who will buy 23andMe?" bingo card. However, with hindsight, it feels like an obvious outcome.

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Rowan Gardner @rowanbio.bsky.social · May 16

190 Million women are waiting. Endometriosis sufferers need more actionable clinical diagnoses and targeted treatment options.

PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · May 16

Heading to #WCE2025?

We'll be there sharing new insights into genetic risk, patient stratification & diagnostic tools for #endometriosis and #womenshealth.

Come meet us in Sydney & explore the future of #precisionmedicine.

🔗 precisionlife.com/news-and-eve...

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · May 12

We’re changing that.
🧬 We’ve identified novel genetic drivers of disease
🛡️ Discovered actively protective drug targets
🧪 Developed rapid, non-invasive diagnostic tools
💊 Initiated studies of repurposed, precision therapies
🎯 Enabled differential triage across overlapping syndromes

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · May 12

📢 This #WorldMEDay, we’re proud to share real progress towards better outcomes for people living with ME/CFS and Long COVID.

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · May 12

This is precision medicine in action — made possible through our #LOCOME project and partnerships across the UK and US.

👉 Explore our first-year progress in this visual summary — and read the full report on our website: precisionlife.com/mecfs

Unraveling the Biological Drivers of ME and Long COVID | PrecisionLife

We have identified different genetic mechanisms causing ME/CFS and long COVID and used this to stratify patients. Learn more about our research.

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PrecisionLife @precisionlife.bsky.social · May 9

PrecisionLife & Metrodora confirm the first reproducible genetic signatures for #LongCOVID across ancestries. Just in time for #WorldMEDay, this marks major progress for patients with complex chronic conditions.

🔗 Read: precisionlife.com/publication-...

#PrecisionMedicine #MECFS #Genomics

Genetic Risk Factors for Long COVID Reproduced Across Populations | PrecisionLife

PrecisionLife study confirms reproducible genetic markers for long COVID in diverse cohorts, advancing diagnostic and treatment strategies for the disease.

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