Pediatric Sequencing

Initial SeqFirst Results are Promising for Genome Sequencing on Infants

March 28, 2022 | by BBI Communications

Initial results of the BBI-sponsored SeqFirst Project using whole genome sequencing have demonstrated that “clear opportunities exist to center equity for providing a precise genetic diagnosis that adds value to the care of critically ill newborns.”

‘Continuum of Expertise’ of International Researchers Examines Pediatric Epilepsy

January 24, 2022 | by BBI Communications

‘It’s one thing to find a genetic variant. But how does that affect the brain architecture, structure, and function? We wanted to know more.’

Pediatric Sequencing Symposium: A Q&A with Dr. Ghayda Mirzaa, Dr. Tim Cherry, and Dr. Samuel Huang

May 26, 2021 | by BBI Communications

On May 19, The Brotman Baty Institute and Seattle Children’s co-hosted a one-day Pediatric Sequencing Symposium. Sessions ranged from the genomics of pediatric epilepsy disorders, to extended family outreach after finding hereditary cancer risk.

Brotman Baty Institute Collaborates with Illumina and GeneDx on Whole-Genome Sequencing Study to Support Families of Children with Developmental Differences

April 28, 2021 | by BBI Communications

The project, SeqFirst, will provide early access to whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to 100 children suspected of having developmental differences at the point of diagnosis.