MD PhD | Genetics & Genomics Resident @uoftmedicine @SickKidsNews 🧬 | via @UniofOxford @DalhousieU | genomes, implications, health systems | Maritimer
Toronto, Ontario
Joined November 2010
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The current model of patient-initiated recontact undermines the potential for reanalysis to rectify inequities in genetic testing. 🧬
It's time for a systematic approach. 🖥️
Pleased to (belatedly) share reflections from @HannanehF, Lauren Chad, and me: dx.doi.org/10.1002/hast.4926
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We were grateful to have this essay included in the @ELSIhub and @hastingscenter Special Report: Envisioning a More Just Genomics.
Please check out the other great essays in the Special Report here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/…
If the population at large is to benefit from advances in genomic medicine, genetics services cannot do this alone.
Cross-jurisdictional (🇨🇦🤝🇦🇺) thoughts from friends (@drbelindadawson, @ClaraGaff, @RobinHayeems, Emma Weisz) and me in @ejhg_journal: rdcu.be/d56ne
Heading back to 🇨🇦 from @MCRI_for_kids @TeamVCGS with new ideas and new friends! Thank you to everyone who was so generous with their time and ideas, especially @drbelindadawson, @ClaraGaff, and @ZornitzaS. I look forward to many inconveniently timed Zoom calls in the future!
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Feeling fortunate to be visiting @MCRI_for_kids 🇦🇺 this month and last, generously hosted by @MelbGenomics @ClaraGaff @drbelindadawson. Learning all about efforts to transform the delivery of genomic medicine, and excited to take lessons back to @SickKidsNews Toronto. 🇨🇦
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👇🏼 a thoughtful must-read in @TheLancet for all of those involved in genomic medicine, from some of the most thoughtful people involved in genomic medicine
Today in the @TheLancet, we UK geneticists argue: "Population screening requires robust evidence—genomics is no exception"
@annekeluc, @HelenVFirth, @GeneticBill, @carolinefwright, @mgtmccartney, @wilkie_lab, @RobinLachmann,@group_tomlinson,@lucymedgen authors.elsevier.com/a/1iD4W…
Are you a final year med student in Canada? Looking for info about joining the best specialty there is (see thread)? 🧬 Register for the #CaRMS Medical Genetics info night! 👇🏼
(I’ll add a plug for the best program in Canada here at @uoftmedicine @SickKidsNews, but I’m biased.)
It’s CaRMS season! Are you a med student interested in learning about training to be a Medical Geneticist? Register for our info session on Wed November 22 730-9:00 EST, where all 7 🇨🇦 #medgen Residency programs will be there to answer Qs!
Register HERE: tinyurl.com/22m65c9d
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As we refine #recontact practices in clinical genetics the (in)equity implications of a shared model of responsibility must be considered. The current model is falling short--potentially failing those that could need it most. Our thoughts in @ejhg_journal: rdcu.be/c8gId
@PassportCan if we submitted an application by mail (April 8) that has not arrived and the date of travel is approaching (June 3), can we visit a passport centre and have one issued? Our original documents are currently with the mailed application.
Incredibly important and timely report on self-managed abortion in Canada from @julianne_s9 @jennlmtaylor @LEAFNational. Take a look and share!👇🏼
(Full disclosure: @julianne_s9 is my amazing wife, but that doesn’t make this report any less important).
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Incredibly excited to be joining the genetics family at @UofTPGME @uoftmedicine @SickKidsNews for my residency in Medical Genetics and Genomics! 🧬🤓 #CaRMSMatch #MedGen
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Reflecting this AM on the intimate relationship between governance and health. Feeling grateful for the current situation and leadership in #AtlanticCanada, mindful of the hard work and tradeoffs that got us here, but also reminded that things can change so quickly. #COVID19
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Important statement from @TheACMG on DNA-based screening + #populationhealth. go.nature.com/3cI3wdY
Reminders:
- ACMG #secondaryfindings guidance ≠ primary health screening strategy;
- Population-level penetrance data still lacking;
- Efforts to reduce disparities needed.
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Thank you, @HayamHamodat, for sharing your story
Halifax doctor speaks out about racism on the job after patient demands white physician ift.tt/3vKZ72u
Essential reading in @sciam: Human Genetics Needs an Antiracism Plan.
"Human genetics is not strictly a biological science, it is also a social science, and we ignore other social sciences to our peril."
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Grateful for governments that work collaboratively with public health professionals and use gifs on Twitter:
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Opinion in @GenomeMedicine highlighting questions—old and new—that need answering as #polygenicriskscores find their way into practice. Important points around #publichealth, with ethical principles distinct from clinical medicine. Definitely lots of work to be done:
Led by @acflewis our review of science policy & ethics challenges facing clinical use of Polygenic Risk Scores is out today in @genomemedicine here bit.ly/3t4YDTu, building on important work from @MuinJKhoury @amitvkhera @angelaraffle @genetisaur @ATorkamani @EricTopol
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Excited to share our new systematic review in @ASCO_pubs #JCOPO 👇🏼, showing improved risk/benefit in phase 1 oncology trials, particularly in precision trials where targets or biomarkers are employed. ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200…
Episode 2👇🏼 on contact tracing from the one and only @Brettells6 #COVID19NS
COVID-19 Explained: Contact tracing? Exposure notices? fb.watch/2jskdxuKbX/ @DalMedSchool @DalhousieU @nshealth
👇🏼 Cool collaboration between @nsgov and @DalMedSchool to help answer questions around #COVID19. Thanks for having me!! Looking forward to seeing what questions get answered next! #COVID19ExplainedNS
Introducing #COVID19ExplainedNS with @DalMedSchool! This week we're answering questions around asymptomatic testing in Nova Scotia: youtu.be/3cA2t0nbjH4
