Two researchers at the university have been awarded funding for their genomic prescribing system.

The Chicago University Innovation Fund has awarded $100,000 in funding to two of its researchers to advance their genomic prescribing system. Dr Mark Ratain’s and Dr Peter O’Donnell’s software and database helps GPs to consider a patient’s genetic information when prescribing drugs or orther treatments.

The fund was set up to invest in both proof-of-concept and early business development work for new ventures by faculty, students and staff. Ratain’s and O’Donnell’s technology is one of several research projects at the…