By Catherine Fine, MS, Certified Genetic Counselor and Clinical Cancer Service Lead 

Like the song suggests, many people consider “raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens” a few of their favorite things. For me, I have some year-round favorites (my family, friends and 2-year-old golden...

Partnership combines services and tools to help providers and health organizations build and expand internal testing capabilities.

Genome Medical is breaking down barriers to genetic testing access for people with a rare condition that has for too long baffled the medical community.

Infertility is a complex yet common medical condition. It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of couples experience infertility.

Have you ever wondered why some medications work for you while others seem to have no effect? There are many factors that affect how the body processes medications, but your DNA plays a very important role.

Fertility treatment options are used for a number of reasons, including infertility, a family history of a genetic condition, and to achieve pregnancy by members of the LGBTQ community. While the impetus for seeking treatment may differ, the procedure options remain the same.

Six years ago, I started a journey to create a health care company that would bridge the gap between available genomic technology and current medical practices. At the time, despite the existence of incredible medical achievements and the advancement of DNA sequencing, many physicians, patients and...

Yes, you can inherit breast cancer from your father, prostate cancer from your mother, and vice versa. Here’s why.

 “I look most like my dad, and he suffered from a heart attack early in life, so I will likely have a heart attack as well.”

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In the years-long integration of telehealth into the health care system, 2020 will definitely be recognized as a tipping point. Starting in the second quarter, millions of people participated for the first time in virtual visits with their health care providers. While the impetus was the COVID-19...

As the pandemic continues to challenge all of us, we’ve been giving a lot of thought to how health systems, hospitals and providers can guide patients back for genomic care. We have identified five key steps that we believe provide an excellent framework for ensuring that patients get the genomic...

Precision medicine is a common term used in health care. But what does it mean? Learn more about what precision medicine is, what it is not and how this approach to medical care can be valuable to individuals, families and health systems when paired with clinical experts in genomic medicine.

Four years ago today, my two co-founders and I started Genome Medical. It has been an incredible journey so far, and I want to take a moment to share some reflections on what we’ve achieved and where we’re headed.

I am deeply saddened by the tragic events unfolding across the United States. The social injustices present in our nation require us to speak up. 

What is Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing?

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing offerings continue to increase in number. Some tests look at ancestry and traits, such as your likelihood to have a unibrow, while others can identify hereditary risks for cancer or heart disease. The name “direct...

Population Health Programs

You may have been hearing lots of buzz lately about the term “population health.” While the concept has been around for some time, it’s increasingly in the spotlight. One reason is because, as genomic information becomes more accessible and available, innovative health...

Celebrating Our Medical Genetics Team 

It is Medical Genetics Awareness Week this week (March 17-21), created to recognize the team of professionals who dedicate their careers to advancing the use of genetics and genomics in patient care and to share these careers with future genetics professionals.

Rare Disease Day is a day of raising awareness for rare disease that takes place on the last day of February each year. With Leap Year upon us in 2020, the day is observed on the rarest of dates: Feb. 29.

What is Marfan Syndrome?

Marfan syndrome is a condition of the connective tissue and affects about 1 in every 5,000 individuals. Connective tissue helps provide strength and flexibility to different parts of the body, including our bones and blood vessels.  

Last week, I had the distinct honor of addressing the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City.  This was the 5^th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly.  After a full day at the United Nations, the clear highlight was the enactment of a resolution with...