Rapid Genome Sequencing

Mayo Clinic offers a rapid genome sequencing test for newborns where they sequence the entire genome of the baby and compare it to the parent’s DNA to identify the causes of severely ill newborn babies. Find out more about this new field of genomic medicine, ethics involved and the potential and hurdles of using genome based newborn screening as standard of care in the future. Guests are: Brendan Lanpher, M.D., a Mayo Clinic clinical geneticist and assistant professor of medical genetics Stephen Kingsmore, M.D., president and CEO of Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine

Om Podcasten

Join us for in-depth conversations with researchers and physicians on discoveries and emerging science in precision medicince. Each episode features lively discussion between a Mayo Clinic colleague and guest from an external instution. Season one features episodes on the exposome, population genomics, rapid genome sequencing, individualized vaccines, gene editing and more.