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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

Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Day Book Spotlight: “Raising the Goddess of Spring” by Stephanie Rese

June 24, 2021 Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC Leave a Comment

by Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC, Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist Today is Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Day! In honor of that we have a special edition of ThinkGenetic’s book… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Education, Genetic Book Club Tagged With: #RareChromo, #rarechromoday, #shinebrighttogether, #UniqueNotAlone, Beverly Searle, C22C, chromosome, Chromosome 22 Central, chromosome disorder, DNA, Emanuel Syndrome, genetics, inheritance, Jessica Dronen, Melissa Carter, Murney Runholm, parenting, Raising the Goddess of Spring, Rare Chromosome and Gene Disorder Support Group, rare chromosome disorder awareness day, Stephanie Rese, UNIQUE

June book spotlight: “Run to the Light” by Laura King Edwards

June 4, 2021 Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC Leave a Comment

by Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC, Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist Welcome to ThinkGenetic’s June genetic book spotlight!  In this series we combine a review of one or more books… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Advocacy, Education, News Tagged With: Batten disease, Batten Disease Support and Research Association, BBDF, BDSRA, Beyond Batten Foundation, book club, Family Education Conference, International Batten Disease Awareness Day, Jessica Dronen, Laura King Edwards, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, Run to the Light, Sibling Leadership Network, Sibling Leadership Network Conference, Sibling Support Project, SibShops

May Book Spotlight: “Salt in My Soul: An Unfinished Life” by Mallory Smith

May 7, 2021 Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC Leave a Comment

by Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC, Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist, ThinkGenetic Welcome to ThinkGenetic’s May genetic book spotlight!  In this series we combine a review of one or more… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education, Genetic Book Club Tagged With: #CFawareness, #CFAwarenessMonth, #CysticFibrosis, book club, cystic fibrosis, Jessica Dronen

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

April Book Spotlight: “Can I Play if I Have Fabry?” by Dawn Laney

April 8, 2021 Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC 1 Comment

by Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC, Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist, ThinkGenetic Welcome to ThinkGenetic’s first genetic book spotlight! Starting this month we will be pairing a review of one… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education, Genetic Book Club Tagged With: book club, Can I Play if I Have Fabry, childrens book, Dawn Jacob, Dawn Jacob Laney, Fabry, Fabry disease, Fabry Support and Information Group, FSIG, Jessica Dronen, National Fabry Disease Foundation, NFDF

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

Job Posting: Full Stack Java Developer in Lafayette Louisiana

February 4, 2021 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

No longer accepting applications Posted February 4, 2021 Job Overview We are expanding our efforts to shorten the time to diagnosis for rare genetic diseases by deploying our disease screening… 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

No longer accepting applications Job Overview We are expanding our efforts to shorten the time to diagnosis for rare genetic diseases by deploying our disease screening algorithms on patient facing… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Career, Lafayette

Job Posting: Senior Data Engineer in Lafayette Louisiana

November 23, 2020 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic Job Posting - Senior Data Engineer

No longer accepting applications Job Overview We are expanding our efforts to shorten the time to diagnosis for rare genetic diseases by applying our disease screening algorithms to de-identified patient… 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 3 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 1 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: 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

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

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