Illumina - Digital Health Trends in Pediatric Genetic Counseling

Eight students set out to investigate the future of Pediatric Genetic Counseling via the use of digital health technologies such as telemedicine, patient self-guided apps and AR/VR. For primary research, the students conducted interviews with genetic counselors at leading children’s hospitals. For secondary research, the students researched the proliferation of genetic testing and how it poses challenges and opportunities. The final report included summaries of research as well as the top problems and solutions that Illumina could look to address.