Opportunities and Challenges in Newborn Screening

In this episode, Patrick welcomes Caroline Wright, a leading expert in genomic medicine and Professor of Genomic Medicine at Exeter University. Listen in as they delve into the world of rare diseases, discussing the challenges in diagnosis, uses of population cohorts and, the potential of newborn screening. Caroline shares her excitement about new technologies in genomics and emphasises the importance of data sharing. Discover the significance of genetic variants and the need for cautious interpretation.