Genetic Counselors’ Perspectives on Genomic Screening of Apparently Healthy Newborns
Genetics in Medicine Open
In Press
Using genomics in medicine
The Second Revolution of Newborn Screening
Medium |
July 2024
G2P Blog
Visiting researcher, José Manuel González de Aledo Castillo, speaks on what newborn sequencing programs can learn from conventional newborn screening in his recent blog entitled “The Second Revolution of Newborn Screening.” He advocates for a future in which newborn sequencing and traditional newborn screening can work together in a complementary manner to ultimately reduce costs … Continued
Primary care providers’ experiences with an active elective genetic testing program
Journal of Health Education and Behavior
In Press
Attitudes, Knowledge, and Risk Perceptions of Patients who Received Elective Genomic Testing as a Clinical Service
Genetics in Medicine
In Press
G2P June Newsletter 2024
G2P News |
June 2024
G2P News
Our June newsletter highlights the upcoming International Conference on Newborn Sequencing and several stories from recent trainees! Other updates include two new publications from G2P team members, Sophia Adelson and Anna Lewis. Finally, we give a shout out to the members of our team who will be Running4Research at the upcoming 10K in Boston.
Genome Sequencing for Kids – Robert Green
Deep Future |
June 2024
Podcast
Robert Green joins Pablos Holman on the Deep Future podcast to discuss the promise of genome sequencing in children. He draws upon his work from the BabySeq Project and from his new start-up company, Nurture Genomics, where he uses genomic screening in infants to detect and mitigate actionable genetic conditions.
Familial communication and cascade testing following elective genomic testing
Journal of Genetic Counseling
May 2024
The DNA Test Delusion
Bloomberg |
May 2024
Press
Will DNA tests like 23andMe actually help people live longer and healthier lives? This article dives into the promises and challenges of using DNA tests to improve health. Robert Green comments on his new company, Nurture Genomics, and explains that, “If you combine genetic risk with targeted care and surveillance for those individuals at higher … Continued
MassMutual is rolling out free genetic testing for members, a dicey area for life insurers
STAT News |
April 2024
Press
MassMutual announced Tuesday that it’s offering many of its 4.2 million policyholders free genetic risk assessments for eight common diseases, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and breast cancer. “I think what’s remarkable about this story is that in some ways it’s taken so long,’’ said Robert Green, a medical geneticist and professor at Harvard … Continued
Managing differential performance of polygenic risk scores across groups: real-world experience of the eMERGE Network
The American Journal of Human Genetics
June 2024
Interview: Nina Gold
European Medical Journal |
March 2024
Press
In this interview with the European Medical Journal, Dr. Nina Gold reflects on what inspired her career in pediatric genetics. She describes her work in clinical and research settings, particularly in the context of newborn genomic screening.
G2P March Newsletter 2024
G2P News |
March 2024
G2P News
Genomes2People’s first newsletter of 2024 highlights presentations at the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting from several G2P collaborators including Ilham Abbasi, Dr. Nina Gold, and Dr. Kurt Christensen. The piece also highlights Dr. Robert Green’s recent interview with CBS News on Rare Disease Day that showcases findings and stories from the BabySeq Project. The newsletter … Continued
Model Bianca Balti Reflects on Her BRCA1 Diagnosis and Preventative Mastectomy
Vogue |
March 2024
Press
In this recent article from Vogue, top Italian model Bianca Balti shares her story of finding out that she carries the BRCA1 gene and about her choice to undergo a preventive double mastectomy. In September 2023, Bianca Balti was joined by Dr. Robert Green and Francesco Carrozzini at a Fashion4Development (F4D) event where they were … Continued
We’re identical twins who married another set of identical twins. Our babies are biological siblings
TODAY |
March 2024
Press
Dr. Robert Green comments on this story from TODAY about identical twins married to another set of identical twins. “Even though [the children] have different parents, they’re genetically full siblings,” says Dr. Robert Green.
A Tribute to Franca Sozzani: Celebrating FiveYears of the Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventive Genomics
Medium |
March 2024
G2P Blog
Pakhi Dixit, who manages social media for Genomes2People, writes a tribute to Franca Sozzani in the latest G2P blog. She highlights Franca’s powerful legacy and story behind the Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventive Genomics which was created to, “leverage evidence and advocacy around preventive genomics so that everyone, regardless of ethnicity or socioeconomic background, may … Continued
Development and utility of a clinical research informatics application for participant recruitment and workflow management for a return of results pilot trial in familial hypercholesterolemia in the Million Veteran Program
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
March 2024
Boston doctor wants more screening for rare genetic conditions in newborn babies
CBS News |
February 2024
Press
This Rare Disease Day, CBS News reports on the BabySeq Project in an interview with Dr. Robert Green and family participants from the project. Dr. Green shares how he hopes the attention will lead to more screening for genetic conditions in newborn babies.
Clinical impact of preemptive pharmacogenomic testing on antiplatelet therapy in a real-world setting
European Journal of Human Genetics
February 2024
Video: Boston doctor calls for more screening for genetic rare diseases in newborns
CBS News |
February 2024
Video
In this short video from CBS Boston, Dr. Robert Green shares findings from the BabySeq Project and makes the case for more screening of genetic diseases in newborns. Families who participated the BabySeq Project also share their stories.
Processes and outcomes from a clinical genetics e-consultation service managed by a primary care physician champion
Genetics in Medicine Open
February 2024
How Genomics Could Save Your Life
Medium |
February 2024
G2P Blog
In this blog post, Dr. Robert Green poses the question: “What’s holding us back from doing more with preventive genomics in medicine?” Drawing on his recent keynote talk at the Precision Medicine Network (PMNET) Forum in Riga, Latvia, Dr. Green explores near-term applications of precision medicine using genetic testing such as: newborn and childhood sequencing, … Continued
Helping patients understand multi-cancer early detection tests: a scoping review
Precision Medicine
January 2024
ThinkResearch Podcast: Genomics and Healthcare
Harvard Catalyst |
January 2024
Podcast
“What role can genomics play in improving healthcare? Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS, of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System and Brigham and Women’s Hospital shares his research on how patient DNA might be used to improve healthcare and prevent disease.”
Your Baby’s Genome: The Radical Promise of Early DNA Testing
Cure. |
January 2024
Video
Robert Green is interviewed by Seema Kumar, Cure CEO about The Radical Promise of Early DNA Testing for human health and longevity. He shares results from the BabySeq Project and progress on building the new start-up company, Nurture Genomics.
Genetics in the Workplace
Brown & Brown |
January 2024
Podcast
Robert Green joins Jared Bowcutt and Adam Compton on the Brown & Brown Benefits Breakdown podcast to discuss genetics in the workplace. “Until recently, genomics has been fragmented and expensive – it has now evolved to be offered to employees and their families. Explore what you can do as an employer to make better decisions … Continued
Ready or not, genomic screening of fetuses is already here
Genetics in Medicine
January 2024
G2P December Newsletter 2023
G2P News |
December 2023
G2P News
G2P’s final newsletter of 2023 celebrates the five year anniversary of The Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventive Genomics. Other highlights include the second annual meeting of the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) in London and the 2023 Advisory Board members of the year, Mike and Ann Marie Einziger. We also join Genomes2Veterans in celebrating … Continued
Look Who’s Talking: Research Predictions for 2024
Brigham Clinical & Research News |
December 2023
Press
Robert C. Green joins experts from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in sharing his 2024 predictions for scientific breakthroughs than will revolutionize research.
BabySeq, ICoNS and the power of newborn sequencing: Q&A with Dr Robert Green
Lab Insights |
December 2023
Video
“In this Q&A with Will Greene, Healthcare Engagement Lead at Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific, Dr Green talks about his pioneering work in newborn sequencing, including via the BabySeq project and the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS), as well as his broader efforts to make genomic information actionable and accessible for people everywhere.”
Broad Institute Rebrands Clinical Lab Services to Be ‘a Little Bit More Out There’
GenomeWeb |
November 2023
Press
“Robert Green, a professor at Harvard Medical School and co-PI of the BabySeq2 study, said the project picked the Broad lab as its sequencing provider, while the Mass General Brigham Laboratory for Molecular Medicine (LMM) is doing the genome interpretation. The project, which is currently recruiting, intends to enroll between 500 and 2,000 families over … Continued
V.A. Recruits Millionth Veteran for Its Genetic Research Database
New York Times |
November 2023
Press
“On Saturday, after a 12-year effort, the Department of Veterans Affairs reached a long-term goal — it enrolled the millionth veteran in a genetic database, the Million Veteran Program. According to the V.A., the Million Veteran Program is the largest such database in the world. It includes not only genetic information but also is linked … Continued
Combined population genomic screening for three high-risk conditions in Australia: a modelling study
eClinicalMedicine
November 2023
Newborn Sequencing 2023 Part II: What Evidence Is Enough?
Mendelspod |
November 2023
Podcast
Julia Karow, Managing Editor at GenomeWeb; Robert Green, Director of Genomes2People and Co-Chair of the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS); Wendy Chung, Chair of Pediatrics in Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and leader of the Guardian Study; and James Buchanan, Senior Lecturer in Health Economics at Queen Mary University in London, discuss takeaways and … Continued
The GenoVA study: Equitable implementation of a pragmatic randomized trial of polygenic-risk scoring in primary care
The American Journal of Human Genetics
November 2023
Global leaders convene in London: Advancing newborn sequencing on an international scale
Medium |
October 2023
G2P Blog
Earlier this month, leading researchers and experts in genomics and newborn sequencing representing the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Australia, and the Middle East came together in London at the Royal Institution for the second annual International Conference on Newborn Sequencing co-hosted with Genomics England to present updates regarding their own research and share future plans.
Five Year Follow-Up to BabySeq Project
PMNET Forum |
October 2023
Video
The 2023 Precision Medicine Network (PMNET) Forum was held on October 12-13, 2023 in Riga, Latvia. PMNET’s mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by promoting development and adoption of Precision Medicine. Robert Green gave a talk about the five year follow-up of the BabySeq Project.
The Path to Universal Genomic Medicine
PMNET Forum |
October 2023
Video
The 2023 Precision Medicine Network (PMNET) Forum was held on October 12-13, 2023 in Riga, Latvia. PMNET’s mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by promoting development and adoption of Precision Medicine. Robert Green shared a keynote talk during the introduction of the Forum entitled The Path to Universal Genomic Medicine.
International newborn genome sequencing projects discuss differences, future goals
GenomeWeb |
October 2023
Press
Last week a dozen newborn sequencing research programs from the US, the UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East shared progress updates and future plans at the second annual International Conference on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) in London. Robert Green and Ingrid Holm, co-PIs of the BabySeq2 study, shared enrollment updates from the second iteration of … Continued