Newborn Genomics: Harvard Medical School • Robert Green
Beyond Natural Selection: When Genes Are the Start, Not the Destiny
We sit down with Dr. Robert Green of Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women’s Hospital, a pioneer in genomic newborn screening. From his early curiosity in science fiction to launching a field that’s now coming full circle, Robert shares the innovations, challenges, and ethical questions of applying genomics to healthy newborns.
2025 is a landmark year: genomic newborn screening is moving from research to real-world implementation, with Robert helping to lead the NIH’s national initiative to test feasibility in the U.S. public health system. He also recently gave a TED Talk on the topic, highlighting the significance of this moment for preventive healthcare and the future of precision medicine.
Join us to explore how genomic newborn screening is ushering in the era of precision medicine on a population scale, shaping a future where care is truly proactive, personalized, and preventive.
