Posts Tagged ‘direct-to-consumer genetic testing’
Ellen Matloff’s Forbes Article: A Genetic Counselor Takes The Top DTC Genetic Tests On The Market
My biggest takeaway so far: even I, as a genetic counselor, had to be reminded that these results may not be accurate and that at most, they represent increased risk. I got sucked right in! My overall impression: this was entertaining but yielded only a few insights for my $70, and the constant marketing to upgrade…
Read MoreEllen Matloff on “DNA Today” Podcast
Ellen Matloff, President/CEO, joins our Communications Lead, Kira Dineen, on her genetics podcast, “DNA Today”. In this episode, they discuss direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing including… DTC test types available to consumers Difference between medical grade and DTC genetic tests Accuracy of DTC genetic tests What to know before choosing a DTC test Examples of when a…
Read MoreMy Gene Counsel Launches Digital Genetic Counseling Technology
Branford, CT: My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that links evidence-based information to clients’ genetic test results, today announced the launch of its proprietary online platform that pairs specific genetic test results with unbiased, accurate and continuously updating information for consumers, their families and clinicians. For the consumer, My Gene Counsel’s digital genetic counseling…
Read MoreEllen Matloff’s Forbes Article: Building A Bridge From Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests To Reality
A recent op-ed by genetic counselor Laura Hercher illuminated a sticky situation in which more and more consumers find themselves. Matt Fender ordered a spit kit from direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing company 23andMe, downloaded his raw data, and ran them through a third party service called Promethease, which can help consumers make sense of their…
Read MoreEllen Matloff’s Forbes Article: Consumer Genetic Testing Will Change Your Life. In Fact, It Probably Already Has.
Right now, there is already a 90% chance that if you enter your DNA into one of these direct to consumer (DTC) genetic testing public databases, you will find at least one family member who is a third-cousin or more closely related to you. It is most likely that a relative of yours – whether close…
Read MoreScalable, Updating Return of Genetic Test Results from 2018 Forward
The National Cancer Institute hosts a webinar series called Ethical aNd Regulatory Issues in Cancer researcH (ENRICH). This speaker series fosters discussion about ethical and regulatory issues impacting cancer research. Our CEO/President, Ellen Matloff, was the keynote speaker in the latest webinar titled, “A Scalable Model for Returning Continually Updated Genetic Results to Consumers and…
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