The ABGS project is funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI grant #R01HG012271) and led by UNC faculty Jonathan Berg, MD, PhD (PI, Bryson Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Medicine) and Laura Milko, PhD (MPI, Assistant Professor of Genetics).
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March 14, 2023
The ABGS research team including the Community Research Board (CRB), co-designed educational modules to explain genetics concepts and engage a variety of community audiences including parents, guardians, and community members.
January 10, 2023
WebMD article about the potential benefits and challenges of population-level genomic screening featuring perspectives and quotes from Dr. Laura Milko.
January 1, 2023
This manuscript adds to the robust discussion around opportunities and challenges in application of genomic sequencing technologies to screen for actionable conditions in the healthy pediatric population. The ABGS approach stands in contrast to calls for using genome-scale sequencing in healthy newborns as part of newborn screening, but creates a pathway toward parental decision-making in the context of well-child care. Milko LV, Berg JS. Age-Based Genomic Screening during Childhood: Ethical and Practical Considerations in Public Health Genomics Implementation. International Journal of Neonatal Screening. 2023; 9(3):36.
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