@obigriffith

Professor at WashU School of Medicine and Genome Institute researching the causes and treatments of cancer with NGS and bioinformatics (https://xitter.cf/t.co/q8clL4V0C2)

 St. Louis, MO
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Joined April 2009
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Had a really fun conversation on AI in cancer research with Carrie Wright of @itcrtraining on their #Cracking the #Cancer #Code podcast. buzzsprout.com/2219246/episo…

AI in the lab: from tweezers to spoons - Cracking the Cancer Code

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Obi Griffith from Washington University about how AI is currently impacting cancer research in the lab and how it may influence the future of cancer research. 

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DGIdb@DGI_db5 Dec 2025
Help the DGIdb development team understand how we can better promote hypothesis generation and interaction data sets for the biomedical and clinical research community. Take 5 minutes to share how you use DGIdb and what we can improve for your research: forms.gle/ohrk49dmHMPXzY1K8

DGIdb Feature Sets Evaluation

Below is a list of proposed features currently under consideration for inclusion in the next major release of DGIdb. Each feature is grouped by category and includes a brief description. We ask that...

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itcrtraining@itcrtraining18 Nov 2025
The ITCR Training Network (ITN) itcrtraining.org/ develops training materials for informatics and research. We have a short survey ~3-9 min about your experience & preferences for learning as a researcher. Link: xiar7j-itn.shinyapps.io/itn_…
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Malachi Griffith@malachigriffith1 Dec 2025
It will also be delivered in parallel using a distributed in-person model in Saskatoon. bioinformatics.ca/workshops-…

(2026) RNA-seq Analysis: Saskatoon, SK - Bioinformatics.ca

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Malachi Griffith@malachigriffith1 Dec 2025
Excited to announce that we will be delivering a Canadian Bioinformatics Workshop (CBW) covering RNA-seq analysis and general bioinformatics this summer in Toronto. Hosted by Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR). bioinformatics.ca/workshops-…

(2026) RNA-seq Analysis: Toronto, ON - Bioinformatics.ca

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DGIdb@DGI_db11 Nov 2025
DGIdb is currently planning new feature sets for our next development cycle! Features under consideration include the expansion of regulatory and pathways datasets, and more avenues for community engagement. Provide your feedback here: forms.gle/ohrk49dmHMPXzY1K8

DGIdb Feature Sets Evaluation

Below is a list of proposed features currently under consideration for inclusion in the next major release of DGIdb. Each feature is grouped by category and includes a brief description. We ask that...

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Just one more week until this years Pedal the Cause event where Corbin and I will be riding to raise money for cancer research. Please consider supporting us! givesignup.org/obigriffith

Obi Griffith - Pedal the Cause

Pedal the Cause is hope, community and the region’s most impactful movement to end cancer. I am proud to participate and to play a part in funding groundbreaking research at our local, top-ranked...

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Hotel reservation deadline extend until July 10th. Rooms are limited—reserve now to ensure availability! Click here to register: buff.ly/jiSjClI #CGCAnnual2025 #genomics #cancer #research #genetics #clinicaltesting #bioinformatics #cytogenetics #molecular
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The CGC 2025 Annual Meeting will feature inspiring presentations, dynamic sessions, and innovative workshops on groundbreaking topics and cutting-edge research in clinical genomics. Learn more about our keynote speakers here: buff.ly/MVS2Mxl #CGCAnnual2025 #genomics
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The CGC 2025 Scientific Program is now available online! Explore the program by clicking here: buff.ly/eeuohRR #CGCAnnual2025 #genomics #cancer #research #genetics #clinicaltesting #bioinformatics #cytogenetics #molecular
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I'll be riding virtually this year while supporting my little bud in the big kid race. Please consider supporting us at: givesignup.org/obigriffith or givesignup.org/corbinwerner

Obi Griffith - Pedal the Cause

Pedal the Cause is hope, community and the region’s most impactful movement to end cancer. I am proud to participate and to play a part in funding groundbreaking research at our local, top-ranked...

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Google scholar sent this to both @malachigriffith and I. Come on Google, haven't you ever heard of identical twins who happen to work in the exact same field, co-lead a lab, and co-publish most papers?
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Besides, @malachigriffith clearly has a beard and I don't.
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The deadline to submit nominations for the Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC) Board of Directors, with terms starting in August 2025, is March 31. Learn more here: mms.cancergenomics.org/news_… #CGCAnnual2025 #genomics #cancer #research #genetics #clinicaltesting #bioinformatics
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Today is the last day for abstract submissions! Abstracts must be submitted 11:59 PM (midnight) Pacific Standard Time. For further details on how to submit your abstract, please visit cancergenomics.org/meetings/… #CGCAnnual2025 #genomics #cancer #research #genetics #clinicaltesting
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Matthew Cannon secured the Trainee Award at #CGCAnnual2024 for his work using AI to enhance DGIdb by extracting therapeutic context from FDA labels, improving drug-gene interaction insights and variant interpretation. Watch here youtu.be/SzYSVzRnXII
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Petition to Reverse the NIH Indirect Cost Cap (NOT-OD-25-068) - Sign the Petition! chng.it/6KGH65T7Pb via @Change

Sign the Petition

Petition to Reverse the NIH Indirect Cost Cap (NOT-OD-25-068)

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Registration is now open for the CGC 2025 Annual Meeting! Click here to register: mms.cancergenomics.org/membe… #CGCAnnual2025 #genomics #cancer #research #genetics #clinicaltesting #bioinformatics #cytogenetics #molecular
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Bioinformatics.ca@Bioinfodotca7 Feb 2025
Big news - part 1 of the 2025 Canadian Bioinformatics Workshop Series has arrived! Learn more and apply here: bioinformatics.ca/workshops/…
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Reminder to submit your abstract for CGC 2025 Annual Meeting! Click here for more information: cancergenomics.org/meetings/…
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