Insights 4 common myths in genetic testing June 22, 2020 Interview Has the incredible growth in genetics left us with some misconceptions about testing? Laboratory Director Jennifer Schleit listed some of the common myths in genetic testing.
Insights Cloud engineering in genetics – “Built for flexibility” April 16, 2021 Careers "The systems we are creating are built for simplicity and flexibility, not to be fancy and complex". Eemi Haukkala works as a cloud engineer at Blueprint Genetics. Read his story on what he enjoys about working in the field of clinical genetic testing. Read more
Insights Coding on top of the universe: A front-end software developer in genetics April 15, 2021 Careers Coding for genetics applications means problem-solving, progress-tracking, and especially quality assurance, through various levels of testing during each stage of the development process. Read more
Insights Quality assurance in genetics: Patient safety should always be the focus April 15, 2021 Careers "Genetics, the science, the technology and the lab environment change all the time; one has to be open-minded and eager to learn to keep up with it,” Quality Assurance Associate Jenna Flinck says. Read more
Insights Bioinformatics Software Developer – a blend of tech and science April 15, 2021 Careers Sohrab Saraei is convinced that anything can be done “if only you want it enough and work hard for it.” Sohrab joined Blueprint Genetics in 2019 and constantly works hard to keep up with the ever-moving waters of bioinformatics. Read more
Insights Challenges in confirming a diagnosis in skeletal dysplasia March 15, 2021 Interview Given the considerable phenotypic overlap among the over 450 skeletal dysplasias and growth disorders, establishing the precise diagnosis can be a challenge. We looked at over 500 cases from 3 commonly ordered panels in this disease group and recognized key elements to consider that contribute to establishing a molecular diagnosis. Read more
Insights Genetic Counselor Awareness Day: Educator, advocate, counselor Saara Salonoja · October 28, 2020 Interview Genetic counselors have the expertise to translate complex information to patients and families, assisting them in making the best choice for their specific needs. We asked two genetic counselors how they found their profession, and how they see it evolving. Read more
