Andrew Crouse, Ph.D., director of Research and Operations at the UAB Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine Institute, will participate in the Undiagnosed Hackathon Singapore, hosted by the Wilhelm Foundation and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Sept. 17–20. The event will bring together researchers and clinicians focused on advancing solutions for individuals with complex medical conditions that remain undiagnosed.
The Wilhelm Foundation is a global nonprofit dedicated to ending the diagnostic odyssey for people living with undiagnosed diseases. Crouse will collaborate with researchers analyzing data from 25 undiagnosed patients from Singapore and the surrounding region.
The conference features a unique collaborative format that brings together experts from multiple disciplines to work through challenging cases in a “hackathon”-style environment. Patients are selected to participate, with teams of clinicians, researchers, and other specialists reviewing available information and collaborating to identify possible diagnoses or next steps.
For some participants, the conference may lead to a diagnosis. For others, the discussions may provide new directions for continued investigation.
Crouse's participation reflects the kind of interdisciplinary collaboration the conference is built around, and his involvement gives UAB a direct role in advancing the search for answers for patients and families living with undiagnosed diseases.
Learn more about the conference here.