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iGlow.world and Partners Announce a Groundbreaking Initiative, Building on Two Decades of Genetic Advancements to Empower Nuclear Weapons Exposed People & Their Descendants

 

For Immediate Release

 

8/24/2023 – Two decades after the landmark achievement of sequencing the human genome, iGlow.world, a collaboration between stillGLOWING.org and LABRATS.International has proudly partnered with Sequencing.com to usher in a new era of genetic empowerment tailored for nuclear weapons exposed people and their descendants. This pioneering initiative aims to bridge historical healthcare gaps, ensuring ionizing radiation exposed communities totalling more than 1.2 Million individuals globally have the ability to leverage the benefits of improving health outcomes through whole genome sequencing.

 

The Significance for Nuclear Weapons Exposed:

This highly valued community, having been exposed to nuclear radiation during their lives, face unique health challenges that have long been inadequately addressed. The sacrifices of these communities make it imperative that they receive specialized care. 

 

Sequencing.com’s partnership with iGLOW.world is not just about harnessing the power of genetics, but about recognizing and addressing the care owed to these human beings. Sequencing.com’s next-level genetic mapping allows access to more precise, personalized healthcare solutions to ensure that impacted families receive the care they truly deserve. 

 

Dr. Brandon Colby, CEO of Sequencing.com, remarked, “The sequencing of the human genome was a monumental step for science and medicine. Now, in collaboration with iGlow.world, we’re ensuring that this achievement translates into tangible benefits for communities like the Nuclear Veterans. Their unique health challenges deserve the best of what genomics can offer.”

 

Alan and Kathy, the leaders of iGlow.world, added, “As descendants of Nuclear Veterans from the US and UK who advocate for radiation exposed communities, our collaboration with Sequencing.com is a testament to our shared vision of a future where genetic insights lead to better health outcomes for all. Nuclear Veterans have given so much, and it’s our duty to ensure they and their families receive the best care informed by the latest in genetic science.”

 

Key Highlights:

 

ACTIONABLE DATA FOR PERSONALIZED CARE: Genetic mapping will provide nuclear weapons exposed people and their descendants with actionable data, enabling their healthcare providers to offer treatments tailored to their unique needs.

 

ADVOCACY FOR INCLUSIVE HEALTHCARE: With concrete genetic evidence, iGlow.world and its partners will champion more inclusive healthcare options, ensuring that the benefits of genetic advancements reach those who need them most.

 

EMPOWERMENT AND REPRESENTATION: Beyond data, this initiative is about giving voice and representation to  and their descendants, ensuring their concerns are at the forefront of genetic healthcare advancements.

A MODEL FOR FUTURE ENDEAVORS: iGlow.world’s initiative serves as a beacon for other medically marginalized populations, showcasing the potential of genetics to address specific health concerns when combined with community engagement and advocacy.

 

For many years the descendants of these impacted communities across the world have suffered. Sequencing.com’s cutting edge genetic mapping technology empowers iGLOW.world with the tools to build the on-ramp for a unique global volunteer database. This diversity will allow us to analyze the generational impact and use the newest scientific advances to aid in preventing future suffering. Moving forward, leveraging this partnership, we can build the first database of radiation affected communities with the aim of improving the standardization of care globally. 

 

About iGlow.world:

iGlow.world is an innovative international collaboration dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and community engagement to make a meaningful difference in the lives of under-represented populations. With a focus on genetic data and personalized healthcare solutions, iGlow.world is at the forefront of initiatives that empower individuals with actionable insights, fostering a future where everyone has equal access to the benefits of scientific advancements.

 

About Sequencing.com:

Sequencing.com is a global leader in genomic data analysis and interpretation. Since its inception, the company has been committed to making genomics accessible and actionable for everyone. With a vast array of tools, applications, and educational resources, Sequencing.com empowers individuals and organizations to derive meaningful insights from genomic data, driving the next wave of personalized healthcare and research breakthroughs.

 

Press Contacts:

UK   Alan Owen mailto:info@labrats.international +44 203 286 3988

US   Kathy Sinai ksinai@stillglowing.org                    +1 925 200 3991 

 

Timeliness in the Wake of the DIVERSE Trials Act:

In the USA, the introduction of the Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone Trials Act (DIVERSE Trials Act) in the Senate on 08/10/2021 underscores the pressing need
for initiatives like ours. The act emphasizes the importance of diversity in clinical trials and the utilization of digital technologies for decentralized clinical trials. iGlow.world’s initiative aligns perfectly with this legislative direction, leveraging the power of genomics and digital health technologies to ensure that Nuclear Veterans, a historically underrepresented group, can now access and benefit from personalized healthcare solutions.

 

It’s taken 3 years to find the RIGHT partner,who understands the complex needs of the nuclear exposed community. They are here to help us find and build specialized options through the latest cutting edge genetic technology. Thank you to our newest partner for your compassion and support for our nuclear exposed community! For all those who have died ,who have lost children,for those who have survived.

dna.SEQUENCING.COM/iglow

Bringing our ionizing radiation exposed community together to look at the residual emotional trauma handed down generationally from our shared experiences. Sponsored by Still Glowing, LabRats International, National Association of Atomic Veterans, International Center for Multigenerational Legacies Trauma.

The Danieli Inventory is the first validated tool for assessing multigenerational trauma’s impacts. It is the global gold standard for research and treatment for those studying and attempting to prevent intergenerational effects of violence.

https://www.iglow.world/

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                                                                                                                        Victoria Moore Fine Art, on behalf of Childrenofatomicveterans.Org and StillGlowing.Org,
is honored the Smithsonian National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada is accepting the initial
artist’s proofs on Atomic Veteran’s Day, July 16th, 2021. We hope you can join us 12:30pm – 2:00pm
(presentation @ 1:00pm). https://nationalatomictestingmuseum.org

“Civil Cold Warriors” (20”w x 40”h/AP1) is one of two Director Michael Hall will be accepting. Atomic
Veteran’s Day is celebrated on the76th anniversary of the Trinity Test Blast. Created to honor and recognize
the Veterans of the initial land-based testing, the civilian frontline communities and downwinders so deeply
impacted who feel moved generations later to become civil cold warriors in trying to manage the consequences
now and for generations to come.

“Unintended Consequences” (24”w x 36”h/AP1) will also be joining the permanent collection from Victoria’s
Atomic Babylon collection. The second in the series, it is to honor and recognize those who have served in the
Pacific Proving Grounds (PPG). The civilian frontline indigenous communities so tragically impacted, and to
those who went in decades later, tasked to build Runit Dome from radioactive debris left from the 66 atomic
and thermonuclear tests conducted in the PPG. Known as the Enewetak Cleanup Veterans.

“Historically art has been one of societies inherited tools to reflect upon itself and their progress. The Atomic
Babylon Collection of paintings are one way for me to leave lasting impressions and spark conversations for
future generations.” “Putting my art into action, the original paintings will be auctioned at a later date as a way
to bring awareness to the Atomic Veterans and their families globally with a portion to benefit the genetic
transgenerational research Projects associated with ionizing radiation exposure. We are excited with
expanding options in traditional and emerging markets.” Dates and details will follow at StillGlowing.org

Victoria’s story may be unique, but she is just ONE of many. Her atomic family has given her such support
since she became aware she could talk about it in 2007. Victoria is a living lab rat. “It really was an isolated
family of us, clustered in silence for over four decades.” Her goal with the Atomic Babylon collection is to raise
awareness, funds and an ongoing mechanism to support relevant trans-generational research projects.

Kathy Sinai and I are dedicated to raising awareness for our communities and seeking self-care solutions
globally if we leverage the scientific advances and fund-raising opportunities in the private sector.

StillGlowing.org, as a legacy project, recognizes that nuclear weapons, energy, including their fuel chain and
waste sectors, carry inherent risk factors for ionizing radiation exposure to occur. Many families are
experiencing the transgenerational fall-out now. Raising awareness that modern genetic research and testing
has solutions can help us help ourselves.
Contributions are tax deductible to the limit the law allows for our 2021 PROJECTS listed at StillGlowing.Org
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