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All Newborns. All Rare Diseases. Project GUARDIAN.
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Just imagine a world where every single newborn is screened for all known genetic diseases.
In part 2 of our discussion with genomic scientist and rare dad Mike Hu, we discuss Project GUARDIAN, his effort to provide Genomic Uniform Assessment of Rare Disease In All Newborns. This visionary project could help reduce the emotional, physical, and developmental pain for millions of people.
We know that newborn screening is one of the most powerful means of identifying children who will need special care early so that care can begin right away. But fewer than 100 diseases are currently included in the most advance newborn screening panels. There are more than 7000 rare diseases. In the past 15 years, only 7 diseases have been added to approved list. At this rate, using the current technology, it will take centuries to have a complete panel approved.
There has to be a better way. Mike has an idea for how to approach the problem differently. In this episode he talks about the underlying issues with the current protein-based tests, the challenges of changing to a new technology, and the enormous benefits individuals, families, and society at large would gain.
mike@project-guardian.org
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