Children’s Mercy makes progress advancing pediatric genomics

To diagnose and solve pediatric diseases, Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s has been performing whole-genome sequencing tests.

Recently the hospital announced that it is the first healthcare organization to bring genetic testing bedside, says Dr. Tomi Pastinen, director of Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine.

Meanwhile, the cost of genetic and genomic testing has been coming down with its role in the standard of care for cancer and…