New York Genome Center Developing WGS Tests for Women’s Health

With the goal to make whole-genome sequencing (WGS) routine clinical practice for women’s health, New York Genome Center is partnering with Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Ob/Gyn department to develop women-focused WGS tests through their recently established Women’s Genetic Center.

Currently, a revolving door of targeted molecular tests — such as karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), chromosomal array analysis, and carrier screening —are routinely clinically used in the Ob/Gyn field, Maniatis said. “Virtually all these tests, including cancer testing, can be replaced by whole-genome sequencing,” he added.

Source: https://www.genomeweb.com/sequencing/new-york-genome-center-developing-wgs-tests-womens-health