Tag: pediatric genetics
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Genomic Sequencing in Newborn Screening: Early Detection for Hundreds of Diseases
Understanding the Proposal: Genomic Sequencing for Newborns Australian scientists and doctors are proposing a bold expansion of newborn screening: add genomic sequencing to the standard tests given to all newborns. The goal is to identify a person’s vulnerability to hundreds of diseases soon after birth, enabling preventive care, timely interventions, and more personalized health trajectories…
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Prof Kathryn North AC Named Australian Medical Research Advisory Board Chair
Prof Kathryn North AC Appointed Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board Professor Kathryn North AC, the Director of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) since 2013, has been named the new Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). The appointment, announced by Federal Health Minister Mark Butler, positions North at the helm…