50df13cd8c9cfa88ec41c56d3500e1c61196c5f6
graphic-right
overlay-bottom[1]
NEWS

Science, Stories & the Future of Genomics

For clinicians, patients, and the curious — insights on genomics, hereditary conditions, and the stories that remind us why this work matters.

Articles Tagged: Genetic Testing

674df589ea8c1876967348
December 4, 2024

Understanding Gene-Disease Validity in Hereditary Cancer Testing

Gene-Disease Validity (GDV) discussed as an important concept for evaluating hereditary cancer multigene panel tests (MGPTs).
Genetic Testing
Hereditary Cancer
6747985560647568579119
November 21, 2024

Progeny Spotlight: Empowering Families with Health History Insights

Genetic counselor Lauren Constantin discusses the importance of family health history and the benefit of Progeny to support genetic testing and run various cancer risk…
Family
Family History
Genetic Testing
progeny
6740a01d4668f414052449
November 15, 2024

How the Ambry Patient for Life™ Program Minimizes the Need for Provider-Initiated Exome Reanalysis Requests

66ec460fd3bf3446778276
Melissa Holman, Genomic Science Liaison
One of the unique benefits of exome testing is the ability to return to the data from the initial analysis and reevaluate it for new,…
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
Multigene Panel Testing
Tag
VUS
Whole Exome Sequencing
6759abb342e4b832985144
October 31, 2024

Striking the Perfect Balance in Designing Hereditary Cancer Tests: The Ambry Approach

6216d56da94a5012935386
Jessica Grzybowski, Lead Genetic Counselor, Reporting – RNA, Ambry Genetics
Ambry’s balanced approach to designing hereditary cancer tests ensures our panels remain relevant and impactful, helping clinicians manage hereditary cancer risk with confidence.
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
Hereditary Cancer
Multigene Panel Testing
Variant of Unknown Significance
VUS
673e36d037903910413351
October 17, 2024

The Evolution of Hereditary Cancer Testing: Why Pan-Cancer Panels Are the Future of Genetic Risk Assessment

6480bd1fb8467209227170
Elizabeth Chao, Laboratory Director, Ambry Genetics
Pan-cancer panels offer more comprehensive diagnoses, personalized risk assessments, and targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
BRCA1 & 2
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
Hereditary Cancer
Multigene Panel Testing
Ovarian Cancer
Variant of Unknown Significance
VUS
670fdbd423ded177678609
October 16, 2024

Polyposis Explained: Solving the Mystery with RNA Testing

65a16e7c2aafc996123179
Jessica Scott, Genomic Science Liaison II
Genetic counselor Karen Powell shares a case study of her first patient with RNA testing, which helped identify familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
Colorectal Cancer
Genetic Testing
RNA