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Utilizing Whole Genome Sequencing for Diagnosis and Healthcare Management in Severely Ill Pediatric Patients

  • By

  • Joao M. L. Dias

  • Ravi P. More

  • Duncan Butler

  • Julian Brown

  • Courtney E. French

  • Helen Dolling

  • F. Lucy Raymond

  • David H. Rowitch

  • Catherine E. Aiken

  • September 17, 2026

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    Genetic disorders contribute to 10% to 30% of morbidity and mortality in children admitted to NICU or PICU.

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    Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is increasingly integrated into clinical practice for suspected rare or monogenic diseases.

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    The Next Generation of Children Project (NGC) demonstrated that WGS increased clinician confidence in patient management.

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    The NGC study linked genomic findings with clinical outcomes, focusing on long-term healthcare utilization patterns.

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    Ethnicity data was collected to evaluate representation in the study population and assess potential biases.

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Diagnosis Through Whole Genome Sequencing and Care Utilization in Children With Severe Illness

  • by Joao M. L. Dias, Ravi P. More, Duncan Butler, Julian Brown, Courtney E. French, Helen Dolling, F. Lucy Raymond, David H. Rowitch, Catherine E. Aiken

  • September 17, 2026

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