Genomic Newborn Screening (gNBS) Working Group
gNBS Mission:
To foster understanding, connection, and informed dialogue around genomic newborn screening in Minnesota. Through inclusive education, transparent engagement, and storytelling grounded in science and lived experience, we aim to illuminate the promise, complexity, and human impact of genomic technologies. By cultivating shared knowledge and visionary partnerships, we position Minnesota to lead the nation in ethical, innovative, and family-centered approaches to genomic newborn screening.
Members
- Children’s Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic
- Minnesota Department of Health Newborn Screening Program
- Parent and Patient Advocates
- Representatives from Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council (MNRDAC)
- University of Minnesota
Resources
Organizations
- International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICONSeq)
- BEACONs Newborn Screening Initiative
- Genomics England – Newborn Genomes Programme
- APHL Molecular Resources for Newborn Screening
- Early Check
- Guardian Study
- BabyScreen Project – Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
- BEGIN NGS – Rady Genomics
- Genomes2People
Resources listed are for informational purposes only. The inclusion of any external link does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by the University of Minnesota of the views expressed within them. We do not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.
Lay Articles
- Babies, Incurable Diseases and the Promise of Genomic Screening – The New York Times
- Rewriting Genetic Fate: Universal Newborn Genomic Screening Arrives – Forbes
- Baby genomics: newborn sequencing starts to fulfill its promise
- USF Joins Sunshine Genetics Consortium
- Consensus recommendations from the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing
Resources listed are for informational purposes only. The inclusion of any external link does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by the University of Minnesota of the views expressed within them. We do not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.
Scientific Research
Resources listed are for informational purposes only. The inclusion of any external link does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by the University of Minnesota of the views expressed within them. We do not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.
Upcoming Events:
Genomic Sequencing in Newborns: State-level Approaches Webinar
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
2:00-3:15 PM CST
Session 1 of a new webinar series!