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
Big News for ThinkGenetic Supporters – Angel Funding Round is Closed
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
Good Golly Miss Molly – The Birth of a Mascot for Pompe Disease
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
Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy: Accelerating The Cures of Tomorrow
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
Could a Biological Trojan Horse Help Us Cure Genetic Diseases?
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
Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy: Creating Hope with a Support Network for the Rare Disease Community
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
From Friend to Intern to Advocate: A Reflection on My Experience with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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
Partnering to Bring Meaningful Progress Toward Treatments and Cures for Fatal Neurodegenerative Disorder
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
Do You Love Your Genetic Condition?
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
ThinkGenetic Streamlines Access to Patient Resources in India with New Cooperative Agreement with Mapmygenome
Today ThinkGenetic has announced a partnership with Mapmygenome™, a leading personal genomics company based in India specializing in clinical genomics and molecular diagnostics focused on preventive healthcare. Through this partnership,… CONTINUE
2017 – ThinkGenetic Builds Patient – First Reputation with SymptomMatcher and More
As the President of ThinkGenetic, I am responsible for ensuring the company makes steady progress toward our goals. I provide regular feedback on this progress to our board members, investors,… CONTINUE
The FDA Adds Gene Therapy to the Menu
Sometimes (read: most of the time), I think we as a society are pretty spoiled. Unlike our ancestors, we live in an age where many medical conditions and ailments can… CONTINUE
Stealth BioTherapeutics Supports Addition of Mitochondrial Genetic Diseases in ThinkGenetic Knowledge Base
In a public press release this week, ThinkGenetic announced that Stealth BioTherapeutics (Stealth) has funded content design, content creation, and clinical trials advertising for mitochondrial diseases. As a first step… CONTINUE
Fabry Disease Study Using ThinkGenetic Diagnostic Aid to be Showcased at WORLDSymposium
ThinkGenetic SymptomMatcherTM Diagnostic Aid Tested for Patients with Fabry Disease in Study by Emory University School of Medicine, Grady Memorial Hospital and University of Georgia College of Pharmacy ThinkGenetic today… CONTINUE
A Millennial’s Guide to Family Health History
I am a millennial. There, I said it. If you’re wondering what I’m referring to, the word “millennial” typically refers to the generation that reached adulthood around the turn of… CONTINUE
Before You Click to Order That Test – Tips for Understanding Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Using advertising such as, ”Begin your genetics journey” to reach an innate desire we have to know what makes us unique, companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com have made direct-to-consumer (DTC)… CONTINUE
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
Banging on the Newborn Screening Testing Ceiling: Unsung Hero-Advocates in Genetics
Can you hear that faint thumping? The one that syncs with your heart when you lie quietly in bed after the kids are finally asleep after B-B-B (Bath-Book-Bed)? That is… CONTINUE
Genetic disease. Genetic condition. Genetic disorder. Is there a difference?
This question comes up often. To be honest, even after my training in genetic counseling, I’ve had to Google the difference between these terms not just once, but multiple times…. CONTINUE
How Animals Help Us Understand Genetic Disease
Did you know that more than 50% of Americans own pets? Whether they have cats, dogs, horses, birds, or tropical fish – Americans are pet lovers. And while ThinkGenetic focuses… CONTINUE
Recent ThinkGenetic.com Condition Additions for 07/30/2017
ThinkGenetic strives to create, update, and review content regularly to ensure the information we provide is accurate, referenced, and available 24/7 to anyone searching for answers on genetic conditions and… CONTINUE
Recent ThinkGenetic.com Condition Additions for 06/23/2017
ThinkGenetic strives to create, update, and review content regularly to ensure the information we provide is accurate, referenced, and available 24/7 to anyone searching for answers on genetic conditions and… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Announces Deepti Babu, MS, CGC as Vice President of Communications and Patient Advocacy
ThinkGenetic is happy to announce the hire of certified genetic counselor and medical writer, Deepti Babu, to Vice President of Communications and Patient Advocacy. She will have the primary responsibility… CONTINUE
How Genetic Disease Families Push Through, Move Forward and Find Answers
Such a sentiment is lived by the millions of individuals and families around the world who go through the genetic condition diagnostic odyssey. Search the news section on any rare… CONTINUE
Genetic Condition Update for Week of 03/06/2017
ThinkGenetic strives to create, update and review content regularly to ensure the information we provide is accurate, referenced and available 24/7 to anyone searching for answers on genetic diseases and… CONTINUE
From Submarines to Genetic Diseases, Finding Answers Across the Decades
The year is 1983. I had just finished Navy Nuclear Power School, Ronald Reagan was president and the fledgling National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) helped pass the Orphan Drug… CONTINUE
Laney Recruits Genetic Counselors to Help Fix Genetic Information on the Internet
For nearly twenty years, genetic counselor Dawn Jacob Laney, MS, CGC, CCRC, has scoured the internet for information related to her passion – genetic diseases and disorders. Her first foray… CONTINUE
Top Five Reasons to Join a Support Group
Living with or being the caregiver, family member, or friend of someone living with a genetic condition can be overwhelming at times. In addition to having questions and concerns, many… CONTINUE
Weekly Site Update for 09/12/2016
ThinkGenetic strives to create, update and review content regularly to ensure the information we provide is accurate, referenced and available 24/7 to our audience. If you wish to see your… CONTINUE
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