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BeginNGS Program Seeks to Improve Pediatric Rare Disease Dx, Treatment via Rapid NGS, Data Curation

GENOMEWEB:In a paper published this week in the American Journal of Human Genetics, collaborators led by the Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) formally spelled out plans to improve detection and treatment of rare hereditary pediatric diseases through rapid whole-genome sequencing (rWGS).

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Novel Newborn Screening System Uses Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing and Acute Management Guidance to Screen and Diagnosis Genetic Diseases

Study demonstrates feasibility of NBS-rWGS prototype to rapidly screen for several hundred genetic diseases with effective interventions

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Study Supports Potential of Genome-to-Treatment (GTRx™) to Guide Physicians  in the Management of 500 Treatable Genetic Diseases

GTRx, a clinical decision support tool, can provide front-line clinicians with the information they need to initiate precision treatments for critically ill infants and …

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Sep
22

Clinical Genomics: Ending Diagnostic Odysseys & Enhancing Equity in Patient Care

Thursday September 22, 2022 | 10am PT

This webinar will raise awareness about the clinical utility and lifesaving potential of clinical genome sequencing, as well as highlight coverage models for state Medicaid programs and private payors to help enable equitable access. RCIGM President & CEO Stephen Kingsmore will present the Project Baby Bear case study during the first panel, "The Emergence of Clinical Sequencing: Advancing Diagnosis & Improving Clinical Care."
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Sep
28

The Broad Phenotypic Spectrum of Autism Is Attributable to a Genetic Spectrum of Rare and Common Variants

Wednesday September 28, 2022 | 3pm PDT

Speaker:

  • Jonathan Sebat, PhD | Director, Beyster Center for Psychiatric Genomics
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Sep
27

Virtual Event: Whole Genome Sequencing in the NICU

Tuesday September 27, 2022 | 8:45am

Join us for this free virtual event hosted by Illumina, where experts from a variety of backgrounds – including RCIGM's Dr. Kristen Wigby – will share their knowledge, experiences and lessons learned through bringing WGS into an acute-care setting. The goal of this event is to fill in gaps in knowledge regarding the clinical, diagnostic, and economic value that WGS can bring to an inpatient setting and appreciate the successes and challenges from various state programs.
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International Conference on Newborn Sequencing

Wednesday October 05, 2022 | thru October 6, 2022

Dr. Stephen Kingsmore will be part of the exciting lineup of international leaders in newborn sequencing at the inaugural ICoNS conference.
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Sep
29

Illumina Genomics Forum

Thursday September 29, 2022 | 11am

RCIGM's Dr. Nathaly Sweeney will be on the panel, "End the Odyssey. The Long & Short of Fast Diagnosis."
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Sep
20

Precision Medicine 2022: The New “Normal”?

Tuesday September 20, 2022 | 11:15am ET

RCIGM President & CEO Stephen Kingsmore will speak on a panel about new applications and technologies.
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Sep
10

AGBT Precision Health 2022

Saturday September 10, 2022 | 11am PT

RCIGM President & CEO Stephen Kingsmore will lead a fireside chat with a patient family on the final day of the annual AGBT Precision Health meeting in San Diego, CA.
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Sep
21

Variants of Uncertain Significance

Wednesday September 21, 2022 | 12pm PDT

A series of grand rounds presented in partnership with the Vermont-Oxford Network as part of the VON-Rady Children's Genomic Network. Speakers and learning objectives to be announced.
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