CureTalks

As President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Erica Ramos is shaping an emerging field that is quickly playing a critical role in healthcare. Mrs. Ramos describes how Genetic Counselors help you and your family understand the role genetics plays in your overall wellness, including your propensity for disease and techniques for improving your health.

Dr. Brian Helfand led a team of physicians and scientists responsible for creating the Genetic Risk Score, a test that analyzes your genome to determine your risk for harboring aggressive cancers, including Prostate Cancer. He shares how it’s led to dramatic improvements in the early screening and diagnosis of disease and how it could shape your healthcare.