48 min

Ep 3: Dr. Howard Jacob talks about how genomics is a potential gamechanger In Sequence: a genomics podcast by Genuity Science

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In episode 3, Dr. Howard Jacob, VP and head of genomic research and data convergence at AbbVie talks to us about how genomics is a potential gamechanger for drug discovery and development, the inspiring story of 4-year-old Nicholas Volker who had a very rare disease and was the first individual patient to have his genome read in the clinical setting, and what Howard’s genome tells him about how he should manage his own health. We also hear a powerful personal story from Terri Brannigan who shares with us the challenges she has faced as a person living with Crohn’s Disease since her diagnosis at 15.

In episode 3, Dr. Howard Jacob, VP and head of genomic research and data convergence at AbbVie talks to us about how genomics is a potential gamechanger for drug discovery and development, the inspiring story of 4-year-old Nicholas Volker who had a very rare disease and was the first individual patient to have his genome read in the clinical setting, and what Howard’s genome tells him about how he should manage his own health. We also hear a powerful personal story from Terri Brannigan who shares with us the challenges she has faced as a person living with Crohn’s Disease since her diagnosis at 15.

48 min

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