Houston, Texas, August 29, 2024 – Baylor Genetics, a joint venture clinical diagnostic laboratory at the forefront of genetic testing, will host a webinar, “RNAseq: Enhancing Rare Disease Insights from WES & WGS,” that will explore the company’s new RNAseq offering and its impact on advancing rare disease insights from Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).
Dr. Christine Eng, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at Baylor Genetics, and Dr. Xiaonan Zhao, Associate Clinical Director at Baylor Genetics, will host the 30-minute webinar on Thursday, September 5 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 11:00 a.m. PT.
Baylor Genetics announced the availability of RNAseq test earlier this year. The offering serves as a reflex from WGS or WES after a qualified variant has been identified. By offering insights into the impact of DNA variants on protein production, RNA sequencing facilitates the resolution of Variants of Uncertain Significance (VUS) and other qualified variants, ensuring quicker and actionable diagnostic answers.
The webinar will cover the following topics:
The evolution and significance of RNAseq in clinical settings
Comprehensive testing processes and criteria for variant eligibility at Baylor Genetics
How RNAseq has been utilized to clarify variants identified through WES/WGS
Registration is now open.
About Baylor Genetics
A pioneer of precision medicine for over 45 years, Baylor Genetics is a leading diagnostic genomics partner offering a full spectrum of clinically relevant genetic testing, including Whole Genome Sequencing, Whole Exome Sequencing, and focused panels. A joint venture of H.U. Group Holdings, Inc. and Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor Genetics couples the fastest and most comprehensive precision diagnostics options with the support of genetic counselors to help clinicians and their patients avoid a lengthy diagnostic odyssey, guide medical management, and make sure no patient with a genetic disorder gets left behind. Its test menu spans from family planning, pregnancy, neonatal and pediatric testing, oncology, and specialized test options. Baylor Genetics is located in Houston’s Texas Medical Center and serves clients in 50 states and 16 countries.
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