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Dr. Trent is President and Scientific Director of the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). TGen’s mission is to make and translate genomic discoveries into advances in human health by taking knowledge gained from the Human Genome Project and creating practical discoveries that will ultimately help diagnose and treat many diseases. Prior to forming TGen, Dr. Trent served for ten years at the world’s largest biomedical research institute the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. There, he founded and directed the laboratory division of the federal agency in charge of coordinating and finalizing the Human Genome Project. Dr. Trent’s research career has provided important insights into the genetic basis of cancer and has led to improved diagnosis and treatments that are more effective for those battling breast cancer, melanoma, and other forms of this debilitating disease. He is the author of over 300 manuscripts in the scientific literature, has received numerous honors and awards, and sits on the editorial boards of a dozen scientific publications. | 