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

March 26, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

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

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

ThinkGenetic Supports Rare Disease Day – Show Your Rare

February 28, 2018 Ruth O'Keefe 1 Comment

ThinkGenetic Supports Rare Disease Day – Show Your Rare

ThinkGenetic is proud to support Rare Disease Day. Why? Because we’re a part of your community! We live and breathe the struggles and triumphs firsthand. Do you know the ThinkGenetic… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education, Events Tagged With: Brian M. Ashe, Dave Jacob, Katie Brandt, Massachusetts General Hospital, MassBio, MGH, My Rare, National Organization for Rare Disorders, NORD, Rare Disease Day, Ruth O'Keefe, Show Your Rare

Connecting, Collaborating, and Activating at the Vibrant 2017 RARE Patient Advocacy Summit

September 28, 2017 Dawn Laney, MS, CGC, CCRC | ThinkGenetic Co-Founder Leave a Comment

Connecting, Collaborating, and Activating at the Vibrant 2017 RARE Patient Advocacy Summit

While many of our ThinkGenetic teammates helped others “harness their inner power” at the National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, ThinkGenetic CEO, Dave Jacob and I… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: advocacy, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, Deborah Katz, Dekel Gelbman, Face2Gene, FDNA, genetic counselor, genetic disease, Global Genes, Rare Disease, summit, SymptomMatcher

Harnessing the Power Within at the 2017 National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference

September 22, 2017 Deepti Babu, MS, CGC 3 Comments

Harnessing the Power Within at the 2017 National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference

Have you ever been able to achieve something you never thought possible, yet when you look back you realize that you always had the power to do it? Maybe someone… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Dave Jacob, Dawn Jacob Laney, Deepti Babu, Elizabeth Kearney, genetic counselors, genomics, Katie Stoll, NSGC, NSGC17, SymptomMatcher, ThinkGenetic

ThinkGenetic CEO “Disruptor” to Discuss the Patient Perspective of Advancing Clinical Trials

August 22, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic CEO “Disruptor” to Discuss the Patient Perspective of Advancing Clinical Trials

ThinkGenetic CEO, Dave Jacob, is honored to be an invited speaker during the “Ask the Patient” discussions taking place during meals and breaks at the 7th annual DPharm: Disruptive Innovations… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Ask a Patient, Boston, clinical trials, Dave Jacob, disruptive innovators, DPharm

ThinkGenetic to Engage with Rare Disease Community at Global Genes’ 6th Annual RARE Patient Advocacy Summit

August 10, 2017 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic to Engage with Rare Disease Community at Global Genes’ 6th Annual RARE Patient Advocacy Summit

ThinkGenetic, Inc. is delighted to be participating in the 6th Annual RARE Patient Advocacy Summit and Partnering and Investor Forum to further its mission of empowering the rare disease community… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: artificial intelligence, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, Dekel Glebman, diagnosis, FDNA, Global Genes, rare patient advocacy summit

TRNDS Panel: Virtual Visits to Facilitate the Conduct of Feasible Clinical Trials

May 8, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

TRNDS Panel: Virtual Visits to Facilitate the Conduct of Feasible Clinical Trials

ThinkGenetic CEO and Founder, Dave Jacob, will be a part of an impressive panel this week, discussing ways in which technology can help to facilitate clinical trials participation. The Technology &… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: clincial trial, Dave Jacob, event, Technology & Rare Neurological Diseases Symposium, TRNDS

ThinkGenetic to Attend and Exhibit at 13th Annual WORLDSymposium™

January 27, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic to Attend and Exhibit at 13th Annual WORLDSymposium™

ThinkGenetic is excited to be heading to sunny San Diego, California this February to participate in the annual Lysosomal Disease Network WORLDSymposium.  The Symposium is an interdisciplinary forum to explore,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: alpha mannosidosis, Carol Ogg, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, diagnosis, Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Krabbe disease, LSD, lysosomal disease, lysosomes, Morgan Simmons, Mucolipidosis, Mucopolysaccharidosis, neuronal ceroid lipfuscinosis, pompe disease, Ruth O'Keefe, Sandhoff disease, Tay-sachs disease, WORLDSymposium, WORLDSyposia

Davalen Spawns ThinkGenetic and Exits the Consulting Services Market

January 16, 2017 Len Barker 1 Comment

Davalen Spawns ThinkGenetic and Exits the Consulting Services Market

After 10 years as an IBM premier partner of consulting services in the collaborative solutions market, the Davalen LLC team has moved on to helping people living with genetic conditions. … CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Art Whorley, Daniel Jacob, Davalen, Dave Jacob, Deborah Corcoran, IBM partner, Len Barker, LLC, premier ibm business partner, Rokking Marketing, ThinkGenetic

ThinkGenetic in 2016: A Message from the President

January 4, 2017 thinkgenetic 3 Comments

ThinkGenetic in 2016: A Message from the President

Preparing for this article on a year in the life of ThinkGenetic required the collection of statistics about financial and content contributors, website visitors, research and development activities, and partner… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Updates Tagged With: Amandeep Singh, Apache Solr, Carol Ogg, Daniel Jacob, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, diagnose genetic conditions, Emory University, Emory University’s Department of Human Genetics, genetic counselors, Graduate students, Human Phenotype Ontology, IBM Watson, Justin McGarvie, Len Barker, MD, Michael Gambello, Morgan Simmons, Peter Wilkerson, Pfizer, Robert Tomaino, Robin Vinson, Rokkit Marketing, Russell Weller, Ruth O'Keefe, Shire, Taylor Cassidy, The Legacy of Angels Foundation, ThinkGenetic Symptom Matcher, thinkgenetic.com, TLOAF, Xavier Mugaruza

ThinkGenetic to Attend the 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

December 13, 2016 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic to Attend the 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Dave Jacob, Chief Executive Officer and Dawn Jacob Laney, MS, CGC, CCRC, Founder of ThinkGenetic, Inc., will be attending the 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 9 – 12, 2017 at… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Dave Jacob, Dawn Jacob Laney, Dawn Laney, Healthcare Conference, J.P. Morgan, J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

ThinkGenetic Signs First International Advocacy Partner

December 6, 2016 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic Signs First International Advocacy Partner

France based support group, Cutis Laxa Internationale, becomes first International ThinkGenetic Advocacy Partner Cutis Laxa Internationale became an official ThinkGenetic Advocacy Partner today, the first advocacy partner based outside the… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Partners Tagged With: advocacy, advocacy group, advocacy partner, Cutis Laxa, Cutis Laxa Internationale, Dave Jacob, Marie-Claude Boiteux, Partners, partnership, Ruth O'Keefe, support group, ThinkGenetic

Why My Kindred Spirit is a Rock Star

September 8, 2016 Dave Jacob Leave a Comment

Why My Kindred Spirit is a Rock Star

At first glance, it may not seem Austin Carlile, the front-man of the metal-core band Of Mice & Men and I have much in common. We grew up about 100… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Austin Carlile, Cutis Laxa, Dave Jacob, Emory University, genetic disease, genetic disorder, IBM Watson, Marfan syndrome, Of Mice and Men

6th Annual Fabry Family Medical Conference

September 6, 2016 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

6th Annual Fabry Family Medical Conference

On September 8-9, 2016 in Greensboro, North Carolina the National Fabry Disease Foundation (NFDF) will be hosting it’s annual Fabry Family Medical Conference. An important event for all individuals with Fabry disease… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, Emory University, Fabry, Fabry disease, Fabry Family Medical Conference, genetic counselor, National Fabry Disease Foundation, NFDF, Ruth O'Keefe

Commissioning IBM Watson™ for Genetic Disease

August 15, 2016 Ruth O'Keefe 3 Comments

Commissioning IBM Watson™ for Genetic Disease

Sometimes your next business adventure comes from the most unlikely of situations. Like many small business owners, Len Barker found himself diving into a new pool of opportunity after being… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dave Jacob, genetic disease, IBM Watson, Len Barker, supercomputer, ThinkGenetic, Virginia

ThinkGenetic Father Hopes to Revolutionize Genetic Information on the Internet

July 6, 2016 thinkgenetic 3 Comments

ThinkGenetic Father Hopes to Revolutionize Genetic Information on the Internet

Like many other people with a genetic disease, Dave Jacob did not learn that his childhood heart defect was related to an underlying genetic mutation until it was uncovered he… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cutis Laxa, Davalen, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, Ehler Danlos, Emory University, genetic diagnosis, genetic mutation, IBM, IBM Watson, kickstarter, Marfan syndrome, Massachusetts, medical mystery, News, press, Sudbury, ThinkGenetic, thinkgenetic.com, Watson

Frequently Asked Question: Will the Site Contain Information in Other Languages than English?

May 2, 2016 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

Frequently Asked Question: Will the Site Contain Information in Other Languages than English?

As we spread the news about ThinkGenetic we come across those who have questions about this exciting project. Especially questions around how individuals, groups, organizations and advocates can get involved!… CONTINUE

Filed Under: FAQs Tagged With: Dave Jacob, FAQs, language, thinkgenetic.com

Frequently Asked Questions: How Can Parents Be Involved?

May 2, 2016 thinkgenetic

Frequently Asked Questions: How Can Parents Be Involved?

As we spread the news about ThinkGenetic we love to chat with the community and answer any questions about our exciting site. As these questions come in we like to share… CONTINUE

Filed Under: FAQs, News Tagged With: Dave Jacob, FAQs, language, parents

Ready for Life Science Fast Track 2016 by The Capital Network?

February 19, 2016 thinkgenetic

Ready for Life Science Fast Track 2016 by The Capital Network?

Co-Founders Dave Jacob and Len Barker will be attending the Life Sciences Fast Track 2016 on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Nutter McClennen &… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Dave Jacob, Len Barker, Life Science Fast Track

Video: Why ThinkGenetic is the Best New Innovation in Pediatric Healthcare

February 15, 2016 thinkgenetic

Video: Why ThinkGenetic is the Best New Innovation in Pediatric Healthcare

ThinkGenetic is a labor of love between ThinkGenetic, Inc., Emory University’s Department of Human Genetics and IBM. Supported by International Advocacy groups like The Legacy of Angels, NORD and Genetic… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, Department of Genetics, Emory School of Medicine, Emory University, Genetic Alliance, genetic disease, IBM, IBM Watson, Impact Pediatric pitch competition, Legacy of Angels, Rare Disease, rare genetic alliance, SXSW Interactive, ThinkGenetic

ThinkGenetic to Exhibit with Emory Genetics Laboratory at WORLDSymposium™

February 10, 2016 Ruth O'Keefe

ThinkGenetic to Exhibit with Emory Genetics Laboratory at WORLDSymposium™

ThinkGenetic, Inc., is proud to be exhibiting alongside Emory Genetics Laboratory at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego the week of February 29 – March 4, 2016 to demonstrate the beta of ThinkGenetic. This… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, Emory Genetics Laboratory, Ruth O'Keefe, ThinkGenetic, WORLDSymposium

IBM and ThinkGenetic Sign Commercial Agreement to Use Watson

May 1, 2015 thinkgenetic

After a rigorous review of the ThinkGenetic business plan, IBM signed a commercial agreement allowing the use of Watson in the ThinkGenetic product. Using expertise in information science, library science… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News, Partners Tagged With: Dave Jacob, IBM, IBM Watson, Len Barker, Watson Health

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