Bloomberg Businessweek Genomics Creative Predictive Power in the Medical Field
Oct 24, 2025
Dr. Wendy Chung, Chief of Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital and a leader in genetic medicine, shares insights on groundbreaking advancements in genomics. She discusses genetic testing in ICU patients, highlighting actionable mutations that could enhance treatment. Dr. Chung emphasizes the vital role of access to genetic care and advocates for universal newborn genomic screening to ensure equitable healthcare. She explores the potential of gene editing for rare diseases and the promise of personalized care, paving the way for a more innovative future in pediatric health.
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Genetics Enables Scaled Personalized Care
- Genetics now enables tailored diagnostics, prevention, and treatments at scale.
- Wendy Chung says this creates unprecedented opportunities to predict and personalize care.
Access Drives Health Outcome Gaps
- Lack of access is a primary reason U.S. health outcomes lag other countries.
- Wendy Chung emphasizes delivering care where people are to improve equity.
Screen Newborns With Genomes Early
- Do implement newborn genomic screening to identify treatable conditions early.
- Wendy Chung recommends re-interrogating stored genomic data to make future diagnoses instantaneous.