UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Newborn genomic testing expands to more Wisconsin hospitals with support from state’s medical schools

MADISON, Wis., Wis. – Through an effort led by Wisconsin’s two medical schools, newborn genomic testing capacity will expand to more hospitals throughout the state, allowing rapid diagnosis of rare genetic conditions and improved medical management for critically ill newborns. In Wisconsin, about 2,000 infants are born each year with a rare genetic disorder, comprising 20 to 30% of patie...