S1E14: Using Genetic Testing to Prevent Pediatric Disease | HealthTech2Care Podcast with Bert Fernandez

HealthTech2Care Podcast featuring Matt Pelo and Kyle Schramer, Co-Founders of Fore Genomics Matt Pelo & Kyle Schramer (Guests): 🌐 Fore Genomics: https://www.foregenomics.com 🔗 Matt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpelo  🔗 Kyle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleschramer  🎥 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@foregenomics  Bert Fernandez (Host): 🌐 HealthTech2Care: https://www.healthtech2care.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bert-fernandez 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthTech2Care 🎙️ In this episode, Matt Pelo and Kyle Schramer explain how genetic testing is being used as a preventive screening tool for children, not just a last resort after symptoms appear. Fore Genomics' genetic health screening helps pediatricians catch high-risk conditions like type 1 diabetes, metabolic disorders, and medication sensitivities early—often before a diagnosis would typically be made.  🔑 Highlights: 8–12% of kids screened get a positive, actionable result (similar to diabetes prevalence) Most families receive a reassuring negative, confirming no high-risk variants Annual reanalysis means test results evolve as new research emerges Pharmacogenomic data helps match children with the right meds from day one Includes real stories of children who could've avoided years of misdiagnosis Fore's model makes this testing easier for pediatricians to offer at well-child visits By pairing genomic insight with hands-on support from genetic counselors, Fore Genomics is bringing proactive, personalized care into everyday pediatrics. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:31 What inspired you to start For Genomics, and what gap are you solving? 03:36 Why hasn't whole genome sequencing become routine in pediatric care? 07:58 How does your Pediatric Genetic Health Exam work, and what makes it different? 10:35 What happens when a child tests positive, and what can parents do proactively? 15:53 What impact are you seeing from pediatricians and families using this today? 20:05 How are you addressing the education gap and concerns around privacy? 30:12 How can pediatricians and parents get started with For Genomics? 👉 Learn more about Fore Genomics: https://www.foregenomics.com 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations on healthcare innovation: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthTech2Care #PediatricGenomics #GeneticScreening #GeneticTesting #WholeGenomeSequencing #PrecisionMedicine #ForeGenomics #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech2Care