Q: There are many solutions available in support of the molecular and genetics testing labs workflow. What are some of biggest challenges molecular and genetic testing labs have to overcome? A: Currently, labs are really struggling to find a way forward as the solutions available are...
Dr. Francis S. Collins, Director of the NIH has advised President Obama on prominent health initiatives, such as the BRAIN and Cancer Moonshot initiatives and the Precision Medicine Initiative. He also played a vital role in the multibillion-dollar effort to sequence the human genome, one of...
Q: What is the firm’s approach to working with Precision Medicine start up companies? A: At Third Rock Ventures, our sole focus is to create great companies based on bold ideas that meet at the intersection of science, strategy, business and medicine. Our approach is based...
Q: First off congratulations on your new job at 10x Genomics. Can you tell us more about the role you have at 10x Genomics? A: Thank you! It is great to be at a cutting-edge technology company. My role at 10x is to lead the applications...
Q: Precision medicine will have a huge economic impact on health care. As a result, value-based versus cost-based pricing needs to be considered from a patient, pharma, and payor perspective. What are some of the challenges of implementing value-based pricing, and how can we ensure...
Q: You helped make one of the most monumental discoveries in biology that allows to alter an organism's DNA. Can you tell us how this came about? What lead to the discovery? A: CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology is the result of a fundamental, curiosity-driven science project...
Q: Immunotherapy has rapidly evolved into a game-changing cancer treatment strategy for a wide array of different cancers, though some patients respond better than others.How important are biomarker assays for patient-selection to guide clinicians to use immunotherapies and for monitoring response and why? A: We’re only...
PMWC Intl.: Why is patient advocacy so important?" Andrew Schorr: We are in an era of Precision Medicine, but sadly, if patients don’t ask, they too often don’t receive support. Patients now need to see themselves as consumers who must play an active role in their...
Q: What were the motivations to create the Regeneron Genetics Center? A: Human genetics is one of the most powerful approaches available in drug discovery and development today. One of the biggest bottlenecks remaining in drug discovery is the identification of well-validated targets. Drugs developed with...
Q: What are some of the key components of the NanostringnCounter Analysis System? What are some of the advantages of the nCounter System over other analytical approaches? A: Our nCounter Analysis System unlocks massive amounts of biological information from tiny samples. The nCounter platform addresses the...
