TGen's Center for Rare Childhood Disorders

TGen conducts research into the genetic components of rare childhood disorders. The Arizona-based nonprofit medical research institute, part of City of Hope, also studies cancer, neurological disorders and infectious disease. Its work seeks to identify treatment options through genomic research, supporting more precise approaches to medicine. TGen enrolls healthy and affected volunteers in research studies, which may involve a memory test or a saliva sample. Its MindCrowd project is a free online study that invites people to complete cognitive tasks and contribute to brain research. TGen also provides sequencing services and runs research initiatives supported by community participation and philanthropy. The organization was established in 2002 following a gathering at the Arizona state capitol focused on establishing Arizona as a center for genomics research.