🌟 Last week, #TeamRadyGenomics had an inspiring time at #AGBTPH! Here’s a recap of our highlights: 🎤 Meredith Wright, Ph.D. delivered an insightful talk on "Prequalification of genomic newborn screening for severe childhood genetic diseases using harmonized population and variant databases." 📊 Rebecca Reimers and Meredith presented a poster on "High-risk pregnancies enriched for genetic disorders in BeginNGS genome-based newborn screening pilot clinical trial." 👥 Dr. Stephen Kingsmore was part of the host committee for AGBT. A huge thank you to AGBT - Advances in Genome Biology and Technology for hosting us and providing a fantastic platform to share our #research and connect with fellow innovators in #genomics! #RareDisease #NewbornScreening
Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine
Research Services
San Diego, CA 5,987 followers
Saving children's lives through genomic medicine
About us
The Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine is leading the way in advancing precision healthcare for infants and children through genomic and systems medicine research. Discoveries at the Institute are enabling rapid diagnosis and targeted treatment of critically ill newborns and pediatric patients at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. The vision is to expand delivery of this integrated translational research process to enable the practice of precision pediatric medicine at children’s hospitals across California, the nation and the world. RCIGM is a subsidiary of Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center. Learn more at www.RadyGenomics.org.
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External link for Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- San Diego, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- pediatric medicine, genomic medicine, and whole genome sequencing
Locations
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7910 Frost St. Suite 220
San Diego, CA 92123, US
Employees at Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine
Updates
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📰 New Research Offers Hope in the Fight Against SIDS A new study in JAMA Pediatrics identifies new metabolic biomarkers that may predict the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (#SIDS). Researchers from University of California, San Francisco and #TeamRadyGenomics compared newborn screening test results from 354 SIDS cases to those of 1,416 other infants to spot the pattern. While more research is needed, this could be a significant step toward identifying infants at risk for SIDS and ultimately saving lives. Learn more in Medical Xpress: https://lnkd.in/gnX_AsdT
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#NewbornScreening is more than just a test—it's an essential public health program that identifies conditions that could impact a child's long-term health or survival, offering the chance for early detection, diagnosis, and intervention. Check out this powerful video series from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sharing firsthand stories from families whose lives have been changed by newborn screening. https://lnkd.in/gdydiqcJ
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We will be at the MIAAP Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan from September 6-7! Look for Cheyenne Camp and Russell Nofsinger at Booth #46 in the exhibit hall to learn more about how rapid #GenomicMedicine is transforming care for children with a #RareDisease. #MIAAP2024 #rapidWholeGenomeSequencing #genomics #PediatricCare
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Last week our lab got an upgrade when we brought our new Illumina NovaSeq X Plus sequencer online! 🎉. Since our founding, we have worked towards reducing sequencing costs while maintaining top-tier data quality and turnaround times. The implementation of NovaSeqX expands our capacity to deliver quick and accurate diagnoses for critically ill children. A huge shoutout to #TeamRadyGenomics for getting this up and running, from technical assessments, financial planning, and budgeting, to purchasing, installation, optimization testing, software upgrades, clinical validation, and now, clinical implementation. 👏
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“This is why we need organizations like the Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine’s Precision Medicine Clinic, The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF), and the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) to do the work they do – to diagnose the impossible, to push science forward. Not because it’s a money-making endeavor, but because it’s needed by families all over the world and by parents who are desperate to give their kids a chance to walk, to talk, to see, to hear, to thrive, and to live.” – Lindzi Scharf, Evan’s mom The work we do at RCIGM is about more than just science—it’s about making an impact on the lives of families like Lindzi’s. When diagnosis feels impossible, we’re here to provide hope and answers. Read more about Baby Evan’s journey below.
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🎉 Celebrating Our Top 10 Moments in Genomic Medicine 🎉 From setting world records to launching groundbreaking clinical trials, Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) has achieved pivotal milestones that have transformed pediatric #genomics. Each achievement reflects our mission to end the diagnostic odyssey for children with a devastating #RareDisease by pinpointing the root cause of previously unidentified conditions. August marks the 10-year anniversary since RCIGM was founded, making this the perfect time to explore the highlights that showcase how our innovative efforts are making a difference for children and families around the world. 👇
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RCIGM President & CEO Dr. Stephen Kingsmore will speak on a panel at the UBS Genomic Medicine Summit in Dana Point this Wednesday on August 14, at 8am PT. He will join Zhenya Lindgardt from Sera Prognostics, Katherine Stueland from GeneDx, and Dan Leonard from UBS. Attend their session: “Future of Genetic Testing - Babies and Beyond” and register today: https://lnkd.in/gVwZswZC #genomics #WholeGenomeSequencing #newbornscreening #raredisease
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Dr. Terri Finkel's Advocacy Leads to New Life-Changing Law in Tennessee! 🌟 Dr. Terri Finkel successfully advocated for a new Tennessee law that extends TennCare coverage for #rapidWholeGenomeSequencing (rWGS) for children showing signs of genetic illnesses. Effective July 1, this law aims to diagnose and treat critically ill children more quickly. 🧬 Dr. Finkel, a pediatric rheumatologist and interim chair of Pediatrics at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, highlighted the cost-effectiveness and life-saving potential of #rWGS. Tennessee is one of 5 states that have the benefit for infants and children over the age of 1. Thank you to all the #healthcare institutions and professionals who supported this crucial initiative. 🙌 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eju-zX3A #NewbornScreening #Genomics
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#TeamRadyGenomics attended the Researchers Roundtable for the 2024 International SCN2A Family & Professional Conference hosted by FamilieSCN2A. This organization was founded by parents of children with rare forms of epilepsy and autism due to changes in the #SCN2A genes, and we applaud their incredible work. 🌟 We are currently involved in two projects related to the SCN2A gene: Phase 3 of our #BeginNGS study, which screens for SCN2A mutations in newborns, and an ASO research trial led by Dr. Olivia Kim-McManus. 🔬 Dr. McManus participated in a panel discussion during the Researchers Roundtable, focusing on bridging care gaps for SCN2A patients and emphasizing the importance of robust support networks to improve outcomes. 🧠 Thank you, SCN2A- The FamilieSCN2A Foundation - The FamilieSCN2A Foundation, for inviting us! 🙌 #RareDisease #Genomics #NewbornScreening