HUGE welcome to new Assistant Professor @YaleMed Teodoro Jerves Serrano, MD!! Dr. Jerves Serrano received his medical degree from University of Cuenca, Ecuador and later trained at Morristown Medical Center and the NIH. We are thrilled to welcome him to the genetics department!
Nearly 10% of Americans live with a rare disease— and fighting them requires collaboration. Read about Yale’s new partnership with the NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence network to help individuals and families struggling with rare diseases. https://t.co/mBvjiTM12H
Fantastic talk by @atgcbag about the executive and adaptive function in adult patients with MSUD. This highlights the importance of the approaches for the management of adults with inherited metabolic diseases. #SIMD2023
Last but not least, the Americas are joining #RareDiseaseDay activities!
Whether they wear their best sneakers 👟 or ice skates ⛸️, the rare disease community is ready to act for rare! Are you ready to follow their example?
Check out what's going on 👉 https://t.co/eyzxAg69fA
Are you a student interested in genomics and education? Apply to the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics Scholars Program for hands-on experience developing genomics education resources! Apply by Nov. 1: https://t.co/p9fB6eOsrP
Genome sequencing-first approach takes the win! GS outperforms CMA & Fragile X testing in individuals with ID/NDD. #genetics#labgenetics@LindstrandAnna https://t.co/yRJSEqK7Hx
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will launch a program to encourage oncologists to test for #DPYD that significantly increases the risk of life-threatening and costly toxicities in some patients receiving the chemotherapies 5-FU (#fluo…https://t.co/zOleLTK1MH https://t.co/Ei7pUqp0XW
The VALID Act would significantly hinder clinical laboratories’ ability to develop & use lab-developed tests which account for majority of #genetictests. Tell Congress to oppose the current version of #VALIDAct and protect access to #LDTs! https://t.co/VNsHFNjjBz #medicalgenetics
What a great year as a Clinical Chief Resident @genome_gov working with @SymondsEsteban, the Laboratory Chief fellow. Team work makes the dream work @hollyebab @GenomicsMatters. No doubts @TACGeneMD will continue the great work with the new chiefs @DrCaroMontano and Mike Leeson
The needs of adult IEM patients are distinct. Training in IEM is still heavily pediatrics focused=not ideal. Specialized teams (incl nurse, social work, RDs) need $$ to grow. Advocacy ++needed for resources to support growing adult pop for safe care./END https://t.co/RmGRIuIdnZ