Episode 199: Unravelling Innovation: Advances in Genome Sequencing The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

This podcast episode dives into the screening and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as well as diversity in genetic databases, and treating neuromuscular disorders. Jonathan is joined by Madhuri Hegde, Senior Vice-President & Chief Scientific Officer at Revvity, Inc., to talk about innovation in genomic testing.
Use the following timestamps to navigate our episode!
 
(00:00)-Introduction 
(03:54)-Entering into genomic technologies
(05:13)-Duchenne muscular dystrophy
(10:47)-Revvity and genome sequencing
(13:13)-Ultrarapid genomic testing (urWGS)
(15:18)-LANTERN project
(17:42)-Lack of diversity in genetic databases
(20:06)-New developments in genetics
(22:19)-COVID-19 testing laboratories
(27:27)-Madhuri’s wishes for healthcare