Shortening the Diagnostic Journey: Genomics for Every Child

When a child is critically ill and answers are elusive, every day can feel like an eternity. This week on Tomorrow’s Cure from Mayo Clinic, host Cathy Wurzer talks with pediatric geneticist Whitney Thompson, M.D., from Mayo Clinic, genomic medicine pioneer Stephen Kingsmore, M.D., DSc, from Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine, and Sean George, Ph.D., CEO of Inflection Medicine, about how rapid whole genome sequencing is transforming care for the youngest patients.

Together, they explore how clinicians are shortening the “diagnostic odyssey,” pairing sequencing with artificial intelligence to identify potential treatments, and redefining what is possible for rare diseases through programs like Mayo Clinic Children’s BabyFORce. You will also hear powerful patient stories, including children whose lives changed after a genomic diagnosis opened the door to targeted therapies, and a candid discussion about cost, access, and ethics as this technology moves toward wider adoption. Tune in to learn how today’s breakthroughs in pediatric genomics could shape the future of medicine for all of us.

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