Pankaj Agarwal

Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, Division Chief of Neonatology at the University of Miami and a pioneer in genomic research, dives into the rapid advancements in neonatal genomic sequencing. He highlights how diagnostic timelines have shrunk from six months to same-day results. Agarwal advocates for universal genomic testing in NICUs, emphasizing the need to overcome barriers like cost and consent processes. The value of negative results is discussed, offering families reassurance and aiding research, while ongoing gene discoveries reveal just a fraction of linked genes.