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About Ruth O'Keefe

Ruth maintains strong engagement with patients, partners, healthcare providers, and other communities to further the ThinkGenetic mission effectively and successfully. When not advocating for ThinkGenetic and its community, Ruth enjoys spending time outdoors with her three boys and helping businesses create and maintain a productive footprint online.

Part 2 of ThinkGenetic Leadership Team Interview with RV Radio

December 16, 2022 Ruth O'Keefe 1 Comment

In this second part of episode 4, RV Radio with Robinson Ventures continue the conversation with four members of the ThinkGenetic Leadership Team to focus the conversation on the day-to-day… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Press Tagged With: Cian Robinson, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, FindEHR, investment, Len Barker, podcast, Robinson Ventures, Ruth O'Keefe, RV Radio, startup, SymptomMatcher, ThinkGenetic

Part 1 of ThinkGenetic Leadership Team Interview with RV Radio

November 22, 2022 Ruth O'Keefe 1 Comment

The ThinkGenetic leadership team was recently interviewed for the RV Radio podcast with Cian Robinson, discussing the origin of ThinkGenetic while giving insight into what it’s like to be diagnosed… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Team Tagged With: AccelerateSouth, Cian Robinson, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, Lafayette, Len Barker, MassChallenge, Robinson Ventures, Ruth O'Keefe, RV Radio, Shire, startup, Takeda, ThinkGenetic, Tucker Robinson

ThinkGenetic Announces Rene Matz as New Vice President of Business Development to Expand Global Adoption of Genetic Condition Product Lines FindEHR and SymptomMatcher

November 10, 2022 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic, Inc. recently announced the hire of business development expert, Rene Matz, RN as Vice President of Business Development. She will be primarily responsible for collaborating with pharmaceutical, biotech companies,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Team Tagged With: Board of Advisors, Business Development, Carol Ogg, FindEHR, Len Barker, Rene Matz, SymptomMatcher, Team, ThinkGenetic

Accepting Applications: National Sales Representative

August 25, 2022 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

No longer accepting applications Posted: August 25, 2022 While ThinkGenetic is a startup company, our roots go back to a tech company started by our founders three decades ago. In… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Career Tagged With: career

ThinkGenetic and Guardian Research Network Announce Partnership

July 28, 2022 Ruth O'Keefe 2 Comments

Guardian Research Network® and ThinkGenetic Announce Collaborative Partnership to Accelerate Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Patients with Genetic Diseases and Inherited Predisposition to Cancer Joint effort recognizes combined missions to support… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Partners, Press Tagged With: algorithm, announcement, Bruce Braughton, Dave Jacob, diagnostic odyssey, digital health, EHR, electronic health records, genetic condition, genetic disease, GRN, Guardian Research Network, healthcare, Mark Watson, partnership, press release, PTC Therapeutics, Rare Disease, ThinkGenetic

Webinar for Living with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

June 15, 2022 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Living with CAH: Understanding Your Medications, Lab Results & Clinical Trial Opportunities Are you living with or caring for someone with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)? You’re invited to a special… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events

Accepting Applications: Full Stack C# Developer

June 1, 2022 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

No longer accepting applications Join ThinkGenetic to help those living with genetic diseases while working with a fun algorithm, NLP and AI team! Job Overview We are expanding our team… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Career

New Research to be Presented at AAAAI 2022 on Hereditary Angioedema

January 8, 2022 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic is proud to announce a recent collaborative research project will be presented at the 2022 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting this February 25-29th in… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education, Events, Research Tagged With: AAAI, algorithm, Amanda Logue, American Academy of Allergy, Ami Rosen, Asthma & Immunology, C1-inhibitor, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, EHR, HAE, Hereditary angioedema, Jessica Dronen, Jingjing Yang, LSDC, Marc Riedl, Marissa Shams, research, sensitivity, specificity, ThinkGenetic

Event: Care Models and Advocating for Yourself with CARES Foundation

January 7, 2022 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Are you living with or caring for someone with adrenal insufficiency (such as CAH, Addison’s disease, and PCOS)? You’re invited to a special online event… Webinar: Care Models; Advocating for… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Events Tagged With: adrenal insufficiency, advocacy, CAH, Care Model, caregiver, CARES Foundation, Cushing syndrome, Dawn Laney, Dina Matos, Emory University, genetic disease, patient care, patient-centered medical homes, PCMH, PCOS, Rare Disease, Spruce Biosciences, ThinkGenetic, webinar

Introducing Jennifer Dykeman – ThinkGenetic’s 2021 Intern Class

November 11, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe 1 Comment

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: Emory University, genetic counseling, intern, Jennifer Dykeman, Master of Medical Science, ThinkGenetic

Massachusetts Startup Wins Horizon Prize, Powered by MIT Solve, with Algorithm-Based FindEHR Solution for Finding Undiagnosed Genetic Disorder Patients using Electronic Medical Records

October 7, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

2021 Concordia - ThinkGenetic

ThinkGenetic combines modern machine learning with practical information in genetics to solve a major concern in healthcare – the identification of patients living with undiagnosed rare genetic conditions Boston, MA,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AI, algorithm, artificial intelligence, Boston startup, Dave Jacob, electronic health records, FindEHR, Horizon Prize, Horizon Therapeutics, machine learning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, medical health records, MIT Solve, ThinkGenetic, Tim Walbert, undiagnosed patients

New Study Results: Severity scoring system to identify patient risk for genetic conditions #NSGC21

September 23, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Development and implementation of an automated severity scoring system to identify patients at possible increased risk for specific genetic conditions NSGC 2021 Poster UM353 Authors: Dawn Laney, MS, CGC 1,2… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education, Events, News Tagged With: AI, algorithm, Dawn Laney, differential diagnosis, EHR, electronic health records, Emory University, Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, genetic condition, genetic counselor, genetic risk, hereditary angiodema, ICD10, Jessica Dronen, Lafayette General Hospital, machine learning, medical records, NSGC21, patient identification, pilot project, research study, Takeda, ThinkGenetic, ThinkGenetic Foundation, UM353

ThinkGenetic Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2021 Showcase Company

September 22, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Over $6.5 billion in funding awarded to date; leading tech investment conference continues to select large and diverse lineup of innovators from the Southeast’s hottest tech markets     ATLANTA… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Press Tagged With: Allyson Eman, Atlanta Startup Battle, Dawn Laney, FindEHR, ThinkGenetic, Venture Atlanta

Horizon Therapeutics Announces ThinkGenetic Curated Algorithms as Winning Solution of First-Ever Horizon Prize, Powered by MIT Solve, to Accelerate Rare Disease Diagnosis

September 21, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

MIT Solve Winners - Blog - Bottom Story

PRESS RELEASE – Source: Horizon Therapeutics plc Horizon Therapeutics plc Announces New Genetic Counselor Curated Algorithms and Next-Generation Sequencing Data as Winning Solutions of First-Ever Horizon Prize, Powered by MIT… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Press Tagged With: Alex Amouyel, algorithms, Congenica, Dave Jacob, FindEHR, funding, genetic counseling, global innovation challenge, Horizon Prize, Horizon Therapeutics, Innovation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, MIT Solve, Rare Disease, ThinkGenetic, Tim Walbert

ThinkGenetic Goes Virtual for NSGC – Presenting Research Results at Annual Education Conference

September 20, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

This year the NSGC will again be hosting it’s annual educational event virtually. This doesn’t mean we cannot still join together to discuss all things genetic! NSGC has partnered with… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: genetic counselor, NSGC, virtual booth

ThinkGenetic Named a Finalist for The MIT Solve Horizon Prize

September 13, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

On September 13, 2021, ThinkGenetic was officially named a finalist for The Horizon Prize, a global innovation challenge seeking solutions to speed diagnosis and care for people impacted by rare… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: analytics, big data, challenge, finalist, global innovation, investment, MIT Solve, startup, tech, The Horizon Prize

Introducing Aaliyah Heyward – ThinkGenetic’s 2021 Intern Class

July 29, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

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: Team Tagged With: Aaliyah Heyward, genetic counseling, intern, ThinkGenetic

Ochsner Lafayette Healthcare Innovation Fund Invests in ThinkGenetic Vision for Genetic Disease Identification in Local Patients

April 20, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

Innovation Fund Investment - ThinkGenetic

LAFAYETTE, La., April 20, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Today ThinkGenetic, Inc. (thinkgenetic.com) announces the official acceptance of a $500,000 investment from the Ochsner Lafayette General Healthcare Innovation Fund. “After years of working… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Lafayette, News, Press Tagged With: artificial intelligence, Dave Jacob, genetic disease, Healthcare Innovation Fund, Lafayette, Lafayette General Health Systems, machine learning, Ochsner, Ochsner Lafayette General, Rare Disease, SymptomMatcher, ThinkGenetic

Job Posting: Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist in Lafayette

March 5, 2021 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

No longer accepting applications Posted March 5, 2021 As a Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist, you will be responsible for working with ThinkGenetic data scientists, senior genetic counselors and… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Career, 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

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

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: Lafayette, 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

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

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

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