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Press Releases
July 11, 2023

Genome Sequencing Nearly Twice as Effective as a Targeted Gene-Sequencing Test at Diagnosing Genetic Disorders in Newborns and Infants

Targeted genome sequencing was found to deliver routine results more quickly and at a lower cost; lack of standardization in analytic techniques remains a barrier to diagnosis and medical care for genetic disorders in the first year of life.

Press Releases
July 10, 2023

Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine Launches Phase 2 of BeginNGS Program for Identifying Treatable Genetic Diseases for Newborns

During its first year, the BeginNGS newborn whole genome sequencing program welcomed 22 founding members, completed its first phase, and launched next-phase screening for 31 additional genetic disorders.

Media Coverage
March 28, 2023

The doctor will see your phone now: Sequencing and speedy diagnosis give chance of timely care

New Zealand Doctor

NEW ZEALAND DOCTOR: In this cover story, journalist Alan Perrott grills a leader in genome sequencing and artificial intelligence on the future of healthcare.

Media Coverage
February 28, 2023

It takes an average of 8 years for a rare disease patient to get diagnosed. Why is it so hard to get life-altering genetic testing in the U.S.?

Fortune

Fortune: No one wants to find themselves sick or in need of a medical diagnosis. But there are those out there who already are—and are desperately seeking answers.

Media Coverage
February 9, 2023

Study suggests DNA sequencing could reduce infant deaths, often caused by genetic disease

STAT

Media Coverage
February 9, 2023

How many babies die from genetic diseases because they’re not tested? Too many, researchers say

San Diego Union-Tribune

Media Coverage
February 8, 2023

Dr. Stephen Kingsmore: Reviewing the first 10 years of genome-informed healthcare for children and predicting the next 10 years

KGI: Innovation in Applied Life Sciences & Healthcare Podcast

KGI: INNOVATION IN APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES & HEALTHCARE PODCAST: In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kingsmore discusses reviewing the first 10 years of genome-informed healthcare for children and predicting the next 10 years.

Media Coverage
January 31, 2023

Genome Sequencing May Improve Care in PICU

Pharmacy Practice News

The use of diagnostic rapid whole-genome sequencing (rWGS) can play a crucial role in guiding treatment for critically ill children, researchers reported at the 2023 Critical Care Congress, in San Francisco.

Media Coverage
January 3, 2023

Deep-Learning Model Can Detect Disease-Causing Mosaic Mutations

Health IT Analytics

California-based researchers described how they trained a deep-learning model to detect DNA mutations called mosaic mutations that could support the development of treatments for several diseases.

Press Releases
November 7, 2022

Stephen Kingsmore, MD Named Inaugural David F. Hale Chair in Pediatric Genomic Medicine

Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine® (RCIGM) President & CEO Stephen Kingsmore, MD, DSc, was formally inducted today as the David F. Hale Chair in Pediatric Genomic Medicine. Serving as an endowed chair is one of the highest honors in academic medicine.

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Genome Sequencing Nearly Twice as Effective as a Targeted Gene-Sequencing Test at Diagnosing Genetic Disorders in Newborns and Infants

Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine Launches Phase 2 of BeginNGS Program for Identifying Treatable Genetic Diseases for Newborns

The doctor will see your phone now: Sequencing and speedy diagnosis give chance of timely care

It takes an average of 8 years for a rare disease patient to get diagnosed. Why is it so hard to get life-altering genetic testing in the U.S.?

Study suggests DNA sequencing could reduce infant deaths, often caused by genetic disease

How many babies die from genetic diseases because they’re not tested? Too many, researchers say

Dr. Stephen Kingsmore: Reviewing the first 10 years of genome-informed healthcare for children and predicting the next 10 years

Genome Sequencing May Improve Care in PICU

Deep-Learning Model Can Detect Disease-Causing Mosaic Mutations

Stephen Kingsmore, MD Named Inaugural David F. Hale Chair in Pediatric Genomic Medicine

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