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Job Posting: Full Stack Java Developer in Lafayette Louisiana

February 4, 2021 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

Click to Apply (LinkedIn Easy Apply) Posted February 4, 2021 Job Overview We are expanding our efforts to shorten the time to diagnosis for rare genetic diseases by deploying our… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Career, Lafayette Tagged With: career, Java Developer, job, Lafayette

ThinkGenetic Announces Integration of Innovative Diagnostic Aid in Takeda Pilot Awareness Initiative

December 15, 2020 Ruth O'Keefe 2 Comments

ThinkGenetic - Takeda - Pilot Partnership

Pilot program brings genetic tools and education to patients searching for answers tied to their chronic medical conditions in Taiwan, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, and Russia BOSTON, December 15, 2020… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Press Tagged With: Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, genetic disease, Hunter syndrome, MPS II, partnership, pilot, Shire, Takeda, ThinkGenetic

Job Posting: Full Stack Java Developer in Lafayette Louisiana

November 23, 2020 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic Job Posting - Java Developer

Click to Apply (LinkedIn Easy Apply) Job Overview We are expanding our efforts to shorten the time to diagnosis for rare genetic diseases by deploying our disease screening algorithms on… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Career

Job Posting: Senior Data Engineer in Lafayette Louisiana

November 23, 2020 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic Job Posting - Senior Data Engineer

Click to Apply (LinkedIn Easy Apply) Job Overview We are expanding our efforts to shorten the time to diagnosis for rare genetic diseases by applying our disease screening algorithms to… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Career, Lafayette Tagged With: career, job, Lafayette, Senior Data Engineer

Unraveling Usher Syndrome through Community

September 21, 2019 Guest Author 1 Comment

EDITOR’S NOTE: It has been such an honor working with Lanya McKittrick, Krista Vasi, Dan and Annie Arabie, and other members of the vibrant Usher syndrome community. ThinkGenetic is delighted… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Lafayette, News, Partners Tagged With: #USHDAY, genetic disease, Hear See Hope Foundation, Lanya McKittrick, Rare Disease, Usher syndrome, Usher Syndrome Awareness Day, Usher Syndrome Coalition, USHFamily

Are new shows like “Chasing the Cure”, changing lives?

August 22, 2019 Guest Author 2 Comments

Bottom Story - Chasing the Cure - ThinkGenetic

by Lacie Mehr Editor’s Note: I am excited to present the following blog that brings up several important points about the new TNT/TBS show “Chasing the Cure” and similar shows… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Education Tagged With: anncurry, ChasingTheCure, genetic counseling

Is all cancer genetic? Understanding hereditary risk

July 15, 2019 Guest Author Leave a Comment

Bottom Story - Cancer Genetics - ThinkGenetic

Editor’s Note: I am so thrilled that my colleague and friend, Jennifer Propst, is able to share her genetic cancer expertise with all of us through this piece. It can… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Education Tagged With: BRCA1, BRCA2, breast cancer, cancer, cancer diagnosis, carcinogens, coordinate testing, FDA, genetic counselor, genetic testing, hereditary cancer, hereditary predisposition to cancer, hereditary risk, increased risk, Lynch syndrome, MSH2, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostastic cancer, somatic genetic testing, tumor DNA, tumor DNA profiling, tumor DNA sequencing

Speakers Announced – Lafayette Lunch and Learn

May 30, 2019 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

The ThinkGenetic Foundation is very excited to announce the confirmed Speakers and Patient Panelists for the upcoming FREE Lunch and Learn:Closing the Genetics Gap: A Discussion on Increasing Education and… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Education, Events, Lafayette Tagged With: Acadiana, Annie Arabie, Carol Ogg, Cynthia Bordelon Durham, Dan Arabie, Dawn Laney, Fabry, FARA, friedreich's ataxia, FSIG, Lafayette, Lafayette General Health, Louisiana, Lunch and Learn, Margaret Landry-Bearb, Matthew Lafleur, NFDF, Robin Richardson, Sanofi Genzyme, ThinkGenetic, ThinkGenetic Foundation, usher, Usher Syndrome Coalition

Ruth O’Keefe Promoted to ThinkGenetic Vice President, Marketing and Patient Advocacy

April 2, 2019 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

BOSTON, Ma., April 2, 2019 (Newswire.com) – ThinkGenetic, Inc. (www.ThinkGenetic.com), is excited to announce the promotion of Ruth O’Keefe to Vice President, Marketing and Patient Advocacy. ThinkGenetic, the creators of… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, News, Press Tagged With: advocacy, Ruth O'Keefe, staff, ThinkGenetic

MetroWest Daily News: Sudbury startup aids in diagnosing genetic conditions

March 7, 2019 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic Team Members

Original article: https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20190307/sudbury-startup-aids-in-diagnosing-genetic-conditions By Zane Razzaq Daily News staff  SUDBURY – With the average patient struggling to find a diagnosis for a genetic condition for several years, a Sudbury family is… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cutis Laxa, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, Lafayette General Health System, MetroWest Daily News, Ruth O'Keefe, SymptomMatcher, ThinkGenetic

Big News for ThinkGenetic Supporters – Angel Funding Round is Closed

February 19, 2019 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Investment Quote - Cian Robinson - ThinkGenetic

In a very exciting announcement from the news desk, ThinkGenetic announced the closure of its $1.5M Angel Funding round. (See the full announcement here.) When asked about the incredible accomplishment,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Lafayette, News, Partners, Press Tagged With: Acadiana, AccelerateSouth, Billy Tauzin, Cian Robinson, clinicial trials, Dave Jacob, genetic disease, Innovation, Lafayette, Lafayette General Health, Lafayette General Health System, LFHS, Louisiana, Research and Real Estate Investments, ThinkGenetic

Introducing Michael Mgbemena – ThinkGenetic’s 2019 Intern Class

February 4, 2019 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Michael Mgbemena - Intern Class - Bottom Story

ThinkGenetic is honored to work with incredible interns eager to help ThinkGenetic achieve its mission of reaching and empowering those living with and at risk for genetic conditions. With each… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: intern, Michael Mgbemena, PharmD, ThinkGenetic, University of Georgia, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

Introducing Pauline Kitolo – ThinkGenetic’s 2019 Intern Class

January 25, 2019 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Pauline Kitolo - Intern Class - Bottom Story

Each year, ThinkGenetic is honored to work with incredible interns eager to help ThinkGenetic achieve its mission of reaching and empowering those living with and at risk for genetic conditions…. CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy, intern, Pauline Kitolo, University of Georgia

Primary Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (dRTA) Added to ThinkGenetic Knowledge Base

December 14, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Primary Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis - dRTA - Blog - Bottom Story

Never heard of Primary distal renal tubular acidosis (primary dRTA)? You’re not alone! This rare genetic condition results in problems with kidney function, bone formation, hearing, and managing potassium, calcium,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Updates Tagged With: Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis, dRTA, Primary Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis, Primary dRTA

Holiday History Hunt Down – Getting to Know Your Family’s Health Background

November 20, 2018 Lauren Bailey Flueckinger, MS, CGC Leave a Comment

Holiday History Hunt Down - ThinkGenetic

With the holidays fast approaching, lots of comfort food, fall sports, and time with family come to mind. What might not come to mind is genetics, however, the holidays, and… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: family history, genetic counseling, genetic counselor, genetics, Lauren Bailey Flueckinger, Thanksgiving

Good Golly Miss Molly – The Birth of a Mascot for Pompe Disease

September 12, 2018 Lauren Bailey Flueckinger, MS, CGC 5 Comments

Molly bobs around the clinic room, her strawberry blonde hair bouncing with every move. She has spread out her array of toys – stickers, books, a baby doll named Jack… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Education Tagged With: adult onset pompe, cardiorespiratory, diagnosis, difficult breathing, early diagnosis, enlarged heart, enzyme deficiency, enzyme replacement therapy, fatigue, genetic diagnosis, genetic disease, Harmony School of Business, Hope travels, infantile Pompe, Julie Garfield, late onset pompe, muscle condition, muscle weakness, newborn screening, Pompe, pompe awareness, pompe community, pompe disease, Universal Screening Panel

Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy: Accelerating The Cures of Tomorrow

August 15, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Rare Genomics Institute - Blog - Bottom Story

More than just an organization, advocacy partner, the Rare Genomics Institute (RG), is a community dedicated to helping rare disease patients find hope for a cure. Sharing a mission of… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Partners Tagged With: advocacy, advocacy partner, genetic condition, genetic disease, genetic disorder, iHope, Illumina, inherited condition, inherited disease, Len Barker, patient advocacy, Rare Disease, Rare Genomics Institute, Romina Oritz, tgadvocacy

Could a Biological Trojan Horse Help Us Cure Genetic Diseases?

August 8, 2018 Morgan Simmons, MMSc, CGC 10 Comments

Lab - Cells - Gene Therapy - Morgan Simmons -ThinkGenetic

Most medical treatments fall into four broad categories based on their goal: Preventive/prophylactic – avoiding the disease altogether Disease management – taking steps to ensure a long and healthy life… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: clinical trials, disease management, DNA, gene therapy, genes, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselor, genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic testing, germ line cells, inherited condition, Morgan Simmons, personalized medicine, Rare Disease, somatic cells, treatment genetic disease

Endless Hope for Klippel-Feil Syndrome

August 6, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe 6 Comments

Awareness - Klippel-Feil syndrome - ThinkGenetic

Editor’s Note: It has been such an honor working with Sharon Rose to represent the Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) community. Sharon Rose shared her strong desire to work with ThinkGenetic to… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Education Tagged With: advocacy, advocate, awareness, chronic pain, Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Emily Lemiska, KFS, KFS Freedom, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Philip Giampietro, raredisease, research, Sharon Rose Nissley, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy: Creating Hope with a Support Network for the Rare Disease Community

August 1, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic is honored to partner with many incredible organizations, each with their own stories, struggles and triumphs. This month, we are taking a moment to highlight the incredible work of… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Partners Tagged With: advocacy, advocacy partner, funding research, genetic condition, genetic disease, genetic disorder, inherited condition, inherited disease, patient advocacy, Rare Disease, Rare Disease Foundation, tgadvocacy

NGLY1 Added to ThinkGenetic Genetic Condition Knowledge Base

July 24, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

NGLY1 - Blog - Image

Co-founded by a patient advocate and a genetic counselor, ThinkGenetic helps individuals harness their personal power of advocacy by offering trustworthy information to guide them to the help they need,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education, Updates Tagged With: alacrima, autosomal recessive disorder, Congenital disorder of deglycosylation, Deficiency of N-glycanase 1, genetic disorder, NGLY1, NGLY1 deficiency, NGLY1-CDDG, NGLY1-Related Congenital Disorder of Deglycosylation, NGLY1-Related Disorder

Informative Videos on ThinkGenetic

June 22, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Interested in learning more about ThinkGenetic and our mission and services? We know sometimes seeing is more helpful then reading. We encourage you to take a look at some of… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education, News

From Friend to Intern to Advocate: A Reflection on My Experience with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

May 23, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe 1 Comment

Editor’s Note: Today I am excited to release this article, written by an incredible young woman I’ve grown to know and respect as our Digital Marketing Intern. Courtney Burt’s time… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Education Tagged With: Alex Lowe, artificial intelligence, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Courtney Burt, Danielle Edwards, DMD, DMD gene, Duchenne, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, EXONDYS 51, genetic disease, Jett Foundation, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, Tammy Henegar

ThinkGenetic Partners with Genome Medical

May 11, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

New Partnership Strengthens ThinkGenetic’s Continued Effort to Reduce Time to Diagnosis In an influential move for the genetics community, ThinkGenetic (ThinkGenetic.com) and Genome Medical (GenomeMedical.com),  a nationwide specialty medical practice… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Partners Tagged With: AI, care team, diagnosis, genetic condition, genetic counselors, genetic testing, Genome Medical, HIPAA, medical practice, partnership, SymptomMatcher, telehealth

How Being Your Own Best Advocate Can Lead to Better Care for Genetic Conditions

May 2, 2018 Morgan Simmons, MMSc, CGC 2 Comments

by Deon Durst, Guest Contributor, Patient Advocate Living with Cat Eye Syndrome Editor’s Note: I am overjoyed to share this informative piece written by a gentleman who first contacted us… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Education Tagged With: Cat Eye Syndrome, diagnosis, genetic diagnosis, ocular coloboma, patient advocacy, patient advocate, self-advocacy, ThinkGenetic

ThinkGenetic Named Finalist in Largest Veteran Business Competition in the United States

April 4, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Veterans Finalist ThinkGenetic

In a recent press release, The Veterans in Business Association (VIBA) at Rice University announced that ThinkGenetic has been accepted as a finalist into the 2018 Veterans Business Battle out… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2018 Veterans Business Battle, Rice University, Veterans Business Battle, Veterans in Business Association, VIBA

ThinkGenetic Supports Homocystinuria Patients Through Partnership with HCU Network Australia

March 28, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic welcomes HCU Network Australia to the ThinkGenetic Advocacy Partner Program. Through this partnership, people impacted by the genetic condition homocystinuria in Australia and beyond will have a wider array of… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Partners Tagged With: advocacy partner, HCU Network Australia, Homocystinuria, Len Barker, tgadvocacy

ThinkGenetic Provided $100,000 Credit from Amazon Web Services as Part of MassChallenge

March 26, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic is excited to announce that Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has approved ThinkGenetic into it’s AWS Activate program. Amazon Web Services provides startups with… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Amazon, amazon web services, AWS, AWS Activate, Dave Jacob, grant, Massachusetts eHealth Institute, MassChallenge, MeHI, Nick Dougherty, Shire, startup, ThinkGenetic

Partnering to Bring Meaningful Progress Toward Treatments and Cures for Fatal Neurodegenerative Disorder

March 21, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Beyond Batten Disease Foundation Partners with ThinkGenetic in Support of Mission Spearheading a unique, cohesive strategy, Beyond Batten Disease Foundation has added ThinkGenetic to its collaborators by joining the ThinkGenetic… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Partners Tagged With: advocacy partner, Batten disease, BBDF, Beyond Batten Disease Foundation, genetic disease, Len Barker, Mary Beth Kiser, vision loss

Do You Love Your Genetic Condition?

March 14, 2018 Morgan Simmons, MMSc, CGC Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic Blog - Genetic Condition - Bottom Story - Morgan Simmons

Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with patients at various stages in their diagnostic odyssey. I’ve seen people who have lived their whole lives knowing… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education, News Tagged With: diagnosis, diagnostic odyssey, genes, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic diagnosis, genetic disease, Marfan syndrome, Morgan Simmons, Rare Disease Day

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