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Episode 27: Dr. Jill Hagenkord on Precision Medicine and Genetic Testing

Episode 27: Dr. Jill Hagenkord on Precision Medicine and Genetic Testing

FromC-SPAN's The Weekly


Episode 27: Dr. Jill Hagenkord on Precision Medicine and Genetic Testing

FromC-SPAN's The Weekly

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Sep 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we discuss precision medicine and genetic testing with Dr. Jill Hagenkord, Chief Medical Officer at Color Genomics, which provides genetic testing for hereditary cancer and high cholesterol risks as well as preventative health services, including genetic counseling. We spoke to her about recent breakthroughs in cancer research and precision medicine, the benefits of testing for cancer-causing gene mutations, and what it means for patients, families, and medical providers.
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Released:
Sep 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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Connecting today's political discourse with the past 40 years of politics. Using audio taken from C-SPAN's vast Video Library, each episode focuses on a theme tied to current events providing a unique perspective on today's news.