1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Genomic sequencing is something many rare disease patients may need, but may not be able to access. The Rare Genomics institute runs a program called iHope to help children and their families afford genomic sequencing with the hope of finding a diagnosis, and a treatment. In this episode we chat with Romina Ortiz, a scientist and a co-founder of Rare Genomics to hear about the the potential costs of sequencing, the difference between exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing, and how, through iHope, Rare Genomics has provided $2.7 million worth of whole genome sequencing to patients in need. She also explains why genomic testing doesn’t always lead to instant diagnosis (only 20-30%), and shares some iHope success stories. Rare Genomics / RareShare Podcast Series: Ask the Expert &amp; Patient Navigation http://www.raregenomics.org <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9424199/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/51b6a4/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/40054586