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The Ambry Blog

Explore clinical deep dives, patient stories, and a look behind the scenes of our scientific research and technologies. Filter by topic to find the insights and stories that matter to you.

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December 5, 2023

Addressing equity in exome sequencing: Proactive reanalysis through the Ambry Patient for Life program helps to reduce racial, ethnic, and ancestral disparities

Emerging evidence shows that exome sequencing outcomes can see similar racial and ethnic disparities as other genetic tests. Therefore, exome reanalysis represents a step to…
Genetic Discrimination
Hereditary Cancer
Whole Exome Sequencing
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November 20, 2023

Guest Blog: The Importance of Family Health History

Genetic counselor Tawanna St. Lewis discusses the importance of family health history and genetic testing.
Family History
Genetic Testing
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October 25, 2023

Off My Chest: How Negative Genetic Testing and a Supportive Community Helped Me Navigate Breast Cancer

Kristina O’Quinn shares her experience as a breast cancer survivor who underwent genetic testing to help inform her mastectomy choices.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness
Genetic Testing
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October 18, 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: CHEK2 with Petra Kleiblova and Zdenek Kleibl

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Meagan Farmer, MS, MBA, LCGC
Petra Kleiblova and Dr. Zdenek Kleib’s commentary on ENIGMA CHEK2gether Project: A Comprehensive Study Identifies Functionally Impaired CHEK2 Germline Missense Variants Associated with Increased Breast…
BRCA1 & 2
Breast Cancer Awareness
CHEK2
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October 17, 2023

Understanding Gene-Disease Validity in Breast Cancer: The Power of Evidence

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Jessica Grzybowski, Lead Genetic Counselor, Reporting – RNA, Ambry Genetics
An overview of gene-disease validity in the context of breast cancer, which affects approximately 1 in every 8 women.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness
Clinical Research
Genetic Testing
Novel Genes
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September 27, 2023

Ambry Spotlight: BRCAResponder Amy Byer Shainman

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Meagan Farmer, MS, MBA, LCGC
Amy Byer Shainman, BRCAResponder, is a patient advocate, author, and producer who provides support and education related to having a pathogenic variant in BRCA1/2. Hear…
BRCA
BRCA1 & 2
Breast Cancer Awareness
Genetic Testing
Patient Advocate
Previvor