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Coverage from the

10th Future of Genomic Medicine (FOGM) Conference

March 02 - 03, 2017; La Jolla, California

March 02 - 03, 2017 La Jolla, California

FOGM Genomics Reveal Surprises About Florida Zika Outbreak Did an international traveler to Florida trigger the Zika virus outbreak of 2016, or is the story more complex? Genomic investigators uncover surprising answers.
Medscape Medical News, March 4, 2017
FOGM CRISPR Controversy Continues Despite Patent Win for Zhang Controversy continues in the weeks after the patent office resolved the CRISPR gene-editing suit. There is ongoing debate about the tradeoff between business incentives and scientific innovation.
Medscape Medical News, March 3, 2017

Conference News

FOGM Shortage of Genetic Counselors in Face of Growing Need
Medscape Medical News, March 13, 2017
FOGM Genetic Risk Could Guide Heart Disease Prevention
Medscape Medical News, March 10, 2017
FOGM Some Cancer Patients 'Hyperprogress' on Immunotherapy
Medscape Medical News, March 9, 2017
FOGM Over 80 'Wellderly' Research Reveals Some Unexpected Twists
Medscape Medical News, March 5, 2017

FOGM Genomics Reveal Surprises About Florida Zika Outbreak
Medscape Medical News, March 4, 2017
FOGM CRISPR Controversy Continues Despite Patent Win for Zhang
Medscape Medical News, March 3, 2017
FOGM CRISPR Patent Winner to Open Up About Dispute
Medscape Medical News, February 24, 2017

Popular News from the 9th FOGM

Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes Withdraws From Conference Talk Theranos' CEO has backed out of a talk on the democratization of genetic information. A spokesperson for the company accused of jeopardizing patients said Holmes is focused on resolving the issue.
Medscape Medical News, Mar 3, 2016
23andMe Opens Up About Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing The case for consumer-driven access to genetic information and letting people decide when they need help interpreting results was put forward by the founder of 23andMe, but not everyone is convinced.
Medscape Medical News, Mar 10, 2016
Mom Pushes for Molecular Autopsy After Son's Sudden Death A woman who fought for answers after her son died unexpectedly discovered a genetic mutation that might explain generations of sudden deaths in her family.
Medscape Medical News, Mar 9, 2016

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