Time to diagnosis in rapid exome/genome sequencing in the clinical inpatient setting.

Exome and genome sequencing are clinically available, with many laboratories offering expedited testing (e.g., "rapid" and "ultra-rapid").

Beyond race: Recruitment of diverse participants in clinical genomics research for rare disease.

Despite recent attention to increasing diversity in clinical genomics research, researchers still struggle to recruit participants from varied sociodemographic backgrounds. We examined the experiences of parents from diverse backgrounds with enrolling their children in clinical genomics research on rare diseases. We explored the barriers and facilitators parents encountered and possible impacts of sociodemographic factors on their access to research.

Perspectives and preferences regarding genomic secondary findings in underrepresented prenatal and pediatric populations: A mixed-methods approach.

Purpose: Patients undergoing clinical exome sequencing (ES) are routinely offered the option to receive secondary findings (SF). However, little is known about the views of individuals from underrepresented minority pediatric or prenatal populations regarding SF.

Methods: We explored the preferences for receiving hypothetical categories of SF (H-SF) and reasons for accepting or declining actual SF through surveying (n = 149) and/or interviewing (n = 47) 190 families undergoing pediatric or prenatal ES.

Creating accessible Spanish language materials for Clinical Sequencing Evidence-Generating Research consortium genomic projects: challenges and lessons learned.

To increase Spanish speakers' representation in genomics research, accessible study materials on genetic topics must be made available in Spanish. The Clinical Sequencing Evidence-Generating Research consortium is evaluating genome sequencing for underserved populations. All sites needed Spanish translation of recruitment materials, surveys and return of results.

Latino Adults' Perspectives on Treating Tobacco Use Via Social Media.

Background: Latinos are the largest minority group in the United States, and in California they outnumber non-Hispanic whites. Smoking cessation programs tailored for Latino culture, and this population's specific smoking patterns, are needed. Online social networks for smoking cessation have high potential for Latinos, but have not been tested to date.