New research analyzing exome and genome sequencing results from more than 300,000 patients found that 62% of patients with pathogenic or likely pathogenic findings (62,459 of 101,390) had results associated with medical actionability, including opportunities to inform treatment, disease surveillance, acute management and long-term care. These findings demonstrate the potential impact of genomic sequencing to guide clinical decisions and inform care beyond the initial diagnosis.
Additional research highlights:
The Ripple Effect of Gene Discovery: Real-World Impact of GeneMatcher-Facilitated Collaborations – As one of the largest contributors to GeneMatcher, GeneDx's collaborative research contributed to 792 definitive diagnoses over 4.5 years, with more than 90% of 103 candidate gene publications resulting in at least one validated gene-disease association or gene upgrade. The findings demonstrate how continued gene discovery can deliver answers to previously undiagnosed patients – November 11, 5:30 p.m. Poster number: GENT211
The Diagnostic Yield of Exome and Genome Sequencing in a Large and Diverse Cohort of Over 300,000 Patients: Context Matters – Research involving more than 300,000 patients reinforces the importance of clinical context in understanding diagnostic yield – November 12, 4:30 p.m. Poster number: GENT200
Assessing Medical Actionability of Exome and Genome Sequencing Results in Over 300,000 Individuals from a Large Real-World Diagnostic Cohort – November 12, 4:30 p.m. Poster number: IND264
Scalable Genomic Consent in the NICU and Beyond – Highlighting the expansion of the My46 digital engagement platform to support genomic counseling and consent in neonatal intensive care settings and beyond. Poster format: Virtual
GeneDx will also participate in three educational sessions:
CSI: Clinical Sequencing Investigation: Applying Genomic Evidence to Solve the Case | November 11, 12:15–1:30 p.m. A GeneDx-sponsored interactive symposium led by Britt Johnson, PhD, FACMG and Flavia Facio, MS, CGC, demonstrating how genomic evidence and AI-powered tools support clinical interpretation.
Beyond Algorithms: How AI and Machine Learning Leverage Large-Scale Data to Inform Gene Curation and Variant Classification at Scale | November 11, 2–3 p.m. Exploring how AI and machine learning can support gene curation and variant classification while emphasizing clinical judgment and human oversight.
Hire Power: Unleashing Your Inner Business Case Superhero | November 13, 1:45–3:45 p.m. Equipping genetic counselors with practical tools to advocate for expanded services and improve patient access to care.