
Health policy in genomics research team @SickKidsNews | Passionate about evaluating #genomicmedicine & #diagnostictechnologies for maternal-child health
Toronto
Joined January 2013
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Evidence on #ClinicalUtility is needed to to inform #HealthPolicy and funding decisions related to #GeneticTesting. Our C-GUIDE tool is a fast and easy way to build this evidence! Find out more here: lab.research.sickkids.ca/hay…
We were proud to represent GENOMETRICS at #ASHG2026, where our team presented research and connected with the genetics community to advance evidence generation and improve health outcomes. Thanks for a great conference, @GeneticsSociety!🧬
🧬This week, GENOMETRICS team members are at the annual @CAGC_ACCG conference in Halifax! They're having a great time attending thoughtful sessions, connecting with other genetic counsellors & presenting our P-GUIDE adolescent and multicultural work. #Research #GeneticCounselling
⚡️Congrats to @WhiwonLee of GENOMETRICS, who gave a lightning talk at the @ICoNSeqOrg conference on developing a core outcomes set for #diabetesscreening as part of our work with @canscreent1d. Happy to share this important work with the broader #research community! #ICoNS
We developed & validated P-GUIDE, a novel patient-reported #outcomemeasure that captures how parents/caregivers value pediatric genetic testing. It can be used to support #patientcenteredresearch, #clinicalcare, & #policy. Read more: gimjournal.org/article/S1098… #SKResearch
A night of good food, great company, and a big achievement! 🎉🍽️ The GENOMETRICS team gathered to celebrate Arthiga's successful Master’s thesis defense. 🎓✨ Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment, Arthiga. We’re so proud of you! 🥂 #ThesisDefense #TeamCelebration
Please welcome @HumberPoly practicum student Shirelle to the GENOMETRICS team! She'll be helping advance projects and learning about clinical research over the next four months. Excited to have her join us! #ResearchStudent #Team
🎙️New #DNADialogues episode with @abby_hansen17 and Dr. Robin Hayeems explores why some parents opt out of medically actionable #secondaryfindings from #genomesequencing and the need for flexible disclosure approaches.
Listen: dnadialogues.podbean.com/e/s…
#GeneticCounseling #GeneChat
Congratulations to our graduate student, Arthiga, on successfully defending her thesis @ihpmeuoft! 🎓 This achievement reflects years of hard work and dedication. We're thrilled to celebrate this milestone and all that comes next. 👏 #UofT #Graduation #Research
Huge thank you to Alex & Abby for their outstanding contributions to our research team. Your hard work, and positive energy have made a lasting impact, and we're grateful for everything you've done. We're delighted that you'll continue to be part of the team moving forward. 🎉
New publication in @ejhg_journal!🎉@danielassamad et al. found that patients/parents value digital tools that enhance access, agency, and personalized genetics care. #DigitalTools should enhance, not replace, human connection. Read here: nature.com/articles/s41431-0…
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C-GUIDE NBS: a clinician-reported measure designed to assess the #clinicalutility of genomic #newbornscreening. The 7-item tool was built with global expert input to support research, policy & implementation and currently undergoing validation. Read here: gimjournal.org/article/S1098…
🌞Keeping cool and enjoying some summer fun with the GENOMETRICS team. Enjoying some time together to relax, recharge, and celebrate the season! #SummerParty #TeamAppreciation
Yesterday, students from the @uoftmedicine #STEAM program joined the GENOMETRICS team to learn about the questions & challenges that can come with learning genetic information🧬 and how youth voices can inform #genetictesting practices. #YouthInSTEM #InclusionInScience
At ELSICon, Dr. Hayeems led a panel unpacking the complex value of genomic medicine, balancing clinical benefits with emotional, ethical, and equity considerations. These important conversations advance how we define and measure #personalutility 🧬
Excited to welcome Abby to the GENOMETRICS team as a Clinical Research Project Assistant! She’ll support multiple active studies and bring fresh perspectives to help drive meaningful impact. #ClinicalResearch #ResearchTeam
Why do some parents opt out of medically actionable secondary findings from genome sequencing? Our latest study, led by @abby_hansen17, is now out in The Journal of Genetic Counseling.
📄Read here: doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.70218 #Genetics #GenomicSequencing #SecondaryFindings
Happy 1-year to #PCHSeq at @SickKidsNews!🎉 Congrats to the incredible team behind a successful Year 1. Proud to collaborate and grow alongside this community, especially in advancing our shared work with C-GUIDE and P‑GUIDE🤝
🎧 #Genomewidesequencing is expanding rapidly, but access and implementation varies worldwide. Drs. @WhiwonLee & Robin Hayeems discuss a global scoping review examining services, resources, and diagnostic infrastructure on GenePod (@GIMJournal). Listen: shorturl.at/31ZdZ
🚨Our study protocol examining the impact of medically actionable secondary findings on paediatric patients, families, and the healthcare system has been published in @BMJ_Open. Congratulations to first-author @DanielAssamad!
Read here: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/16/3…
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