The Future of Medicine is Today: Genomic Testing May Save Your Life with Dr. Michael Mirro and Dr. Jamie Renbarger
Imagine knowing your genetic risks for common and rare diseases before symptoms appear, and using that knowledge to live healthier, longer lives. In this episode, we explore how Parkview Health's groundbreaking genomics program is making advanced genetic testing more accessible than ever by making it affordable and, in many cases, free. Dr. Michael Mirro and Dr. Jamie Renbarger explain how genomic testing is transforming healthcare from reactive to proactive and redefining what it means to take control of our health.
Dr. Michael Mirro and
Dr. Jamie Renbarger
Dr. Michael Mirro is the Chief Academic Research Officer and Chief of the Mirro Center for Research and Innovation at Parkview Health. A nationally recognized cardiologist and researcher, he is a leader in advancing cardiovascular care, clinical research, and healthcare innovation. Dr. Jamie Renbarger is Chief of Precision Health at Parkview Health, where she leads initiatives in genomics, precision medicine, and clinical research. A board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Renbarger has more than two decades of experience advancing personalized medicine and is a nationally recognized leader in pharmacogenomics and precision healthcare.
Where to Find More:
Learn more about genomic testing and how you can participate in Parkview Health’s DNA Insights community health research program at https://www.parkview.com/dnainsights.
Learn more about the Mirro Center for Research and Innovation at https://www.parkview.com/mirro-center.
Key Takeaways
· (03:34) Genomic insights are becoming accessible to everyone, not just the elite.
· (17:30) Genomic profiles reveal risks and medication responses more accurately than traditional family history, enabling true personalized medicine.
· (07:11) The future of medicine is shifting from treating disease to predicting and preventing it through genomic insights and early screening.
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