The Translational Genomics Research Institute was recognized at a national award ceremony last month for its gene localization practice.

The grand prize for discovery and basic research, given in the 'Best Practices' competition by Bio-IT World magazine, was chosen among 33 entrants.

According to the Arizona Republic, it was one of six awards presented Thursday at a dinner at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Other winners included Pfizer Global R&D, GlaxosmithKline, Harvard Partners Center for Genetics and Genomics, U.K. Trade & Investment, and the National Cancer Institute.

"When you consider this national recognition is coming to an institute less than 3 years old, this is wonderfully gratifying," TGen director Jeffrey Trent said at the ceremony.

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"TGen receives top prize for its research of genes," Arizona Republic, 07/01/2005