Emerson Grand Rounds

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH discusses “The Path to Preventive Genomics” at Emerson Grand Rounds. Key objectives of the talk include: Understanding the current state of genomics research and its potential to improve human health through personalized and preventive medicine. Discussing the arguments for, and against, population based genetic screening. Identifying the percentages of healthy … Continued

MassMutual is rolling out free genetic testing for members, a dicey area for life insurers

STAT News |
April 2024
Press

MassMutual announced Tuesday that it’s offering many of its 4.2 million policyholders free genetic risk assessments for eight common diseases, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and breast cancer. “I think what’s remarkable about this story is that in some ways it’s taken so long,’’ said Robert Green, a medical geneticist and professor at Harvard … Continued

Interview: Nina Gold

European Medical Journal |
March 2024
Press

In this interview with the European Medical Journal, Dr. Nina Gold reflects on what inspired her career in pediatric genetics. She describes her work in clinical and research settings, particularly in the context of newborn genomic screening.

G2P March Newsletter 2024

G2P News |
March 2024
G2P News

Genomes2People’s first newsletter of 2024 highlights presentations at the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting from several G2P collaborators including Ilham Abbasi, Dr. Nina Gold, and Dr. Kurt Christensen. The piece also highlights Dr. Robert Green’s recent interview with CBS News on Rare Disease Day that showcases findings and stories from the BabySeq Project. The newsletter … Continued

Model Bianca Balti Reflects on Her BRCA1 Diagnosis and Preventative Mastectomy

Vogue |
March 2024
Press

In this recent article from Vogue, top Italian model Bianca Balti shares her story of finding out that she carries the BRCA1 gene and about her choice to undergo a preventive double mastectomy. In September 2023, Bianca Balti was joined by Dr. Robert Green and Francesco Carrozzini at a Fashion4Development (F4D) event where they were … Continued

A Tribute to Franca Sozzani: Celebrating FiveYears of the Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventive Genomics

Medium |
March 2024
G2P Blog

Pakhi Dixit, who manages social media for Genomes2People, writes a tribute to Franca Sozzani in the latest G2P blog. She highlights Franca’s powerful legacy and story behind the Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventive Genomics which was created to, “leverage evidence and advocacy around preventive genomics so that everyone, regardless of ethnicity or socioeconomic background, may … Continued

2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting

Date: March 14, 2024 Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm Poster presentation by Kurt D. Christensen, PhD: Enrollment of a Diverse Population into a Trial of Newborn Genomic Sequencing: Preliminary Data from the BabySeq Project (P491) Poster presentation by Thomas Minten, PhD (mentored by Dr. Nina Gold): Exploring heterogeneity among gene lists proposed for newborn sequencing (P213) … Continued

How Genomics Could Save Your Life

Medium |
February 2024
G2P Blog

In this blog post, Dr. Robert Green poses the question: “What’s holding us back from doing more with preventive genomics in medicine?” Drawing on his recent keynote talk at the Precision Medicine Network (PMNET) Forum in Riga, Latvia, Dr. Green explores near-term applications of precision medicine using genetic testing such as: newborn and childhood sequencing, … Continued

ThinkResearch Podcast: Genomics and Healthcare

Harvard Catalyst |
January 2024
Podcast

“What role can genomics play in improving healthcare? Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS, of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System and Brigham and Women’s Hospital shares his research on how patient DNA might be used to improve healthcare and prevent disease.”

Your Baby’s Genome: The Radical Promise of Early DNA Testing

Cure. |
January 2024
Video

Robert Green is interviewed by Seema Kumar, Cure CEO about The Radical Promise of Early DNA Testing for human health and longevity. He shares results from the BabySeq Project and progress on building the new start-up company, Nurture Genomics.

Genetics in the Workplace

Brown & Brown |
January 2024
Podcast

Robert Green joins Jared Bowcutt and Adam Compton on the Brown & Brown Benefits Breakdown podcast to discuss genetics in the workplace. “Until recently, genomics has been fragmented and expensive – it has now evolved to be offered to employees and their families. Explore what you can do as an employer to make better decisions … Continued

Cure Tuesday Talks

Robert Green will be interviewed by Seema Kumar, Cure CEO about The Radical Promise of Early DNA Testing for human health and longevity. He will share results from the BabySeq Project and progress on building the new start-up company, Nurture Genomics. The event will be held on the Cure Rooftop at 345 Park Avenue South, New … Continued

G2P December Newsletter 2023

G2P News |
December 2023
G2P News

G2P’s final newsletter of 2023 celebrates the five year anniversary of The Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventive Genomics. Other highlights include the second annual meeting of the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) in London and the 2023 Advisory Board members of the year, Mike and Ann Marie Einziger. We also join Genomes2Veterans in celebrating … Continued

Look Who’s Talking: Research Predictions for 2024

Brigham Clinical & Research News |
December 2023
Press

Robert C. Green joins experts from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in sharing his 2024 predictions for scientific breakthroughs than will revolutionize research.

BabySeq, ICoNS and the power of newborn sequencing: Q&A with Dr Robert Green

Lab Insights |
December 2023
Video

“In this Q&A with Will Greene, Healthcare Engagement Lead at Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific, Dr Green talks about his pioneering work in newborn sequencing, including via the BabySeq project and the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS), as well as his broader efforts to make genomic information actionable and accessible for people everywhere.”

Broad Institute Rebrands Clinical Lab Services to Be ‘a Little Bit More Out There’

GenomeWeb |
November 2023
Press

“Robert Green, a professor at Harvard Medical School and co-PI of the BabySeq2 study, said the project picked the Broad lab as its sequencing provider, while the Mass General Brigham Laboratory for Molecular Medicine (LMM) is doing the genome interpretation. The project, which is currently recruiting, intends to enroll between 500 and 2,000 families over … Continued

V.A. Recruits Millionth Veteran for Its Genetic Research Database

New York Times |
November 2023
Press

“On Saturday, after a 12-year effort, the Department of Veterans Affairs reached a long-term goal — it enrolled the millionth veteran in a genetic database, the Million Veteran Program. According to the V.A., the Million Veteran Program is the largest such database in the world. It includes not only genetic information but also is linked … Continued

Newborn Sequencing 2023 Part II: What Evidence Is Enough?

Mendelspod |
November 2023
Podcast

Julia Karow, Managing Editor at GenomeWeb; Robert Green, Director of Genomes2People and Co-Chair of the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS); Wendy Chung, Chair of Pediatrics in Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and leader of the Guardian Study; and James Buchanan, Senior Lecturer in Health Economics at Queen Mary University in London, discuss takeaways and … Continued

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Meeting 2023

November 3rd, 2023 Time: 11:15 – 11:30am Platform Presentation by Janelle Shea, MS, CGC: Exploring the implementation of preventive genomic screening in the primary care setting: Scaling suggestions from providers and the implementation team. Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm Poster Presentation by Nicolas Encina, MS, MBA: The International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) November 4th, 2023 … Continued

Global leaders convene in London: Advancing newborn sequencing on an international scale

Medium |
October 2023
G2P Blog

Earlier this month, leading researchers and experts in genomics and newborn sequencing representing the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Australia, and the Middle East came together in London at the Royal Institution for the second annual International Conference on Newborn Sequencing co-hosted with Genomics England to present updates regarding their own research and share future plans.

Five Year Follow-Up to BabySeq Project

PMNET Forum |
October 2023
Video

The 2023 Precision Medicine Network (PMNET) Forum was held on October 12-13, 2023 in Riga, Latvia. PMNET’s mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by promoting development and adoption of Precision Medicine. Robert Green gave a talk about the five year follow-up of the BabySeq Project.

Precision Medicine Network Forum 2023

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH was invited to be a keynote speaker at the Precision Medicine Network Forum held in Riga, Latvia. Links to Recorded Sessions: Keynote: The Path to Universal Genomic Medicine Five Year Follow-Up to BabySeq Project

The Path to Universal Genomic Medicine

PMNET Forum |
October 2023
Video

The 2023 Precision Medicine Network (PMNET) Forum was held on October 12-13, 2023 in Riga, Latvia. PMNET’s mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by promoting development and adoption of Precision Medicine. Robert Green shared a keynote talk during the introduction of the Forum entitled The Path to Universal Genomic Medicine.

International newborn genome sequencing projects discuss differences, future goals

GenomeWeb |
October 2023
Press

Last week a dozen newborn sequencing research programs from the US, the UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East shared progress updates and future plans at the second annual International Conference on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) in London. Robert Green and Ingrid Holm, co-PIs of the BabySeq2 study, shared enrollment updates from the second iteration of … Continued