Long Reads, Big Impact: The Next Leap in Rare Disease Research

03/03/2025 25 min Temporada 2 Episodio 8

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Paul Talks Science, I speak with Prof. Christian Gilissen, Professor in Genome Bioinformatics and Head of Bioinformatics at Radboud University Medical Center, about the game-changing potential of long-read sequencing in rare disease diagnosis.We dive into:🔬 How long-read sequencing works and why it matters🧬 Its advantages over traditional short-read sequencing💡 The impact on patient diagnostics and clinical care💰 The challenges of cost and accessibility⚖️ Ethical and regulatory considerationsProf. Gilissen shares insights from his latest research and explains why long-read sequencing could soon become the new standard in genomic medicine.🎧 Tune in to explore the future of rare disease diagnosis and how cutting-edge science is bringing hope to millions.📖 Read my article on this topic: "The New Frontier of Genomic Testing for Rare Diseases"🔔 Follow Paul Talks Science for more deep dives into groundbreaking research, innovations, and the experts shaping the future of medicine.#Genomics #RareDiseases #LongReadSequencing #GeneticTesting #Bioinformatics #PrecisionMedicine #SciencePodcast #PaulTalksScience