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Science, Stories & the Future of Genomics

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Articles Tagged: Patient Advocate

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August 19, 2024

From Lynch Syndrome Diagnosis to Advocacy: A Patient and Genetic Counselor Reconnect

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Jodi Tahsler, Content Writer
In honor of Patient Advocacy Day, Ambry connected with a genetic counselor and one of her former patients to find out how genetic testing made…
Colorectal Cancer
Genetic Testing
Lynch syndrome
Patient Advocate
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February 29, 2024

10 Ways Genetic Laboratories Can Support the Rare Disease Community

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Kelly D.F. Hagman, VP, Medical Affairs
A top-ten list of ways laboratories can contribute to progress in identifying and treating rare disease for the more than 300 million people suffering from…
Advocacy Group
Novel Genes
Patient Advocate
VUS
Whole Exome Sequencing
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February 26, 2024

From Awareness to Action: Supporting Rare Disease Today and Everyday

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Catherine Schultz, Genetic Specialist II
For Rare Disease Day, a list of patient advocacy groups dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases and the millions of individuals around the world…
Advocacy Group
Novel Genes
Patient Advocate
VUS
Whole Exome Sequencing
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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
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June 13, 2023

Outlier: Runi Limary Let Her Voice Be Heard on BRCA Gene Patents

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Jodi Tahsler, Content Writer
Runi Limary gave her testimony as a patient in the court case regarding BRCA1 and BRCA2. She shared her thoughts on the experience, her breast…
BRCA1 & 2
Breast Cancer
Cancer Risk
Genetic Testing
Patient Advocate