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BEACONS Selects Seven Sites, Finalizes Gene List for Genomic Newborn Screening Study

Six states and one U.S. territory selected to assess feasibility of integrating whole genome sequencing into public health newborn screening Boston, MA Investigators leading BEACONS (Building Evidence and Collaboration for GenOmics in Nationwide Newborn Screening) today announced two major milestones in an NIH-funded research effort to evaluate genomic newborn screening: the selection of participating state… Continue reading BEACONS Selects Seven Sites, Finalizes Gene List for Genomic Newborn Screening Study

First U.S. National Genomic Newborn Screening Initiative Launched with $14.4 Million NIH Award

Announcing the launch of BEACONS (Building Evidence and Collaboration for GenOmics in Nationwide Newborn Screening), the nation’s first multi-state genomic newborn screening initiative.

Introducing Unravel Healthcare: A New Chapter in Scaling Safe, Dignified Childbirth

Ariadne Labs incubates and spins out Unravel Healthcare Inc., a new independent organization advancing our shared mission to improve childbirth care everywhere

Mass General Brigham Researchers Share Tool to Improve Newborn Genetic Screening

MGB coverage on the International Consortium of Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) publishing of their findings and tool in Genetics in Medicine. They identified key factors influencing gene inclusion in newborn genomic screening programs and the team developed a machine learning model incorporating 13 predictors, achieving high accuracy in predicting gene selection across programs.

Combating Postpartum Hemorrhage with Effective Implementation

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death during childbirth. Every year, it affects 14 million women around the world. About 70,000 of those women die as a result, and many more require urgent surgery to control the bleeding. Global guidelines have offered insight into how to effectively manage postpartum hemorrhage in a clinical… Continue reading Combating Postpartum Hemorrhage with Effective Implementation

First Home Hospital project in the country to support Veterans experiencing homelessness

Mass General Brigham’s Home Hospital and Ariadne Labs, in collaboration with the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV), have launched a home hospital pathway for Veterans experiencing homelessness.

Ukrainian Save a Life Online Video Series Provides Lifesaving Resources to Those Affected by Ongoing Conflict

A partnership between Ariadne Labs, UNHCR-The UN Refugee Agency, ELEMENT Productions, International Medical Corps and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative launch new series of 26 online educational videos to empower all Ukrainians—the public, healthcare workers, medics, firefighters and law enforcement—with the critical skills to save lives.