6.5K
Downloads
40
Episodes
The Precision Insights podcast consists of inspiring conversations around precision medicine with industry thought leaders and innovators. Every two months (and sometimes more), we share the most cutting-edge technologies, processes and initiatives in precision health.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Navigating DPD/DPYD Testing with Karen Merritt
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
This time around, we had an illuminating conversation with Karen Merritt, a founding member of a patient advocacy organization, Advocates for Universal DPD/DPYD Testing! She joined us for an exciting episode to share her journey into pharmacogenetics (PGx) that started with her mom’s story with colon cancer.
This episode, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on Karen's experience in DPD/DPYD testing and PGx, her journey into precision medicine, and a discussion surrounding the importance of making these tests the standard of care.
Show Notes:
(0:28): Karen Merritt introduction
(4:48): Navigating the learning curves
(5:38): Dealing with a rare variant
(10:52): About Advocates for Universal DPD/DPYD Testing
(14:00): Barriers to testing
(18:31): The next steps for the organization and testing
(28:46): Closing remarks
Comments (0)
To leave or reply to comments, please download free Podbean or
No Comments
To leave or reply to comments,
please download free Podbean App.