Leigh Jackson

Jul 29, 2024 | nature.com | Caroline Wright |Luke Sharp |Leigh Jackson |Anna Murray |James S. Ware |Heidi Rehm | +1 more

AbstractPenetrance is the probability that an individual with a pathogenic genetic variant develops a specific disease. Knowing the penetrance of variants for monogenic disorders is important for counseling of individuals. Until recently, estimates of penetrance have largely relied on affected individuals and their at-risk family members being clinically referred for genetic testing, a ‘phenotype-first’ approach.

Jan 8, 2024 | sc.com | Leigh Jackson

Skip to content Small businesses in dynamic markets can struggle to overcome the trust barrier when dealing with suppliers and middlemen. Solv, part of the SC Ventures family, aims to remedy this problemSolv launched in India in 2021 with a purpose — to use technology to help micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) grow.

Dec 21, 2023 | sc.com | Leigh Jackson

Skip to content An inside look at how we scaled a program to reach more than 50,000 girls –from the people who did it. Goal, a programme designed to reach girls in under-served communities through the power of sport, was first launched in 2006. In 2013, the programme came to Bangladesh for the first time, where it has gone from strength to strength.

Dec 7, 2023 | sc.com | Leigh Jackson

Our funding for agricultural schools in the Philippines is encouraging young people into farming and, in turn, helping tackle food insecurityIn February, in partnership with the Pampamilyang Paaralang Agrikultura Foundation (PPAFI), we launched the SCB Youth for Sustainable Agriculture Program – an initiative aimed at building the knowledge and skills of high school students to increase their employability and prepare them to become agripreneurs.