Speaker Profile
M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Chief Quality Officer, Baylor Genetics
Biography
Dr. Christine Eng serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at Baylor Genetics. In addition to her role at Baylor Genetics, Dr. Eng is a Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, as well as a pediatrician, and medical geneticist. As a winner of the 2024 Modern Healthcare Women Leaders in Healthcare award, Dr. Eng is recognized for several contributions to the implementation of genomics in clinical practice. She serves as principal investigator of the genome sequencing core for the National Institutes of Healths Undiagnosed Diseases Network and was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Society of Human Genetics effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Eng received her bachelors degree from Yale University. Following her bachelors, she received her medical degree from Tulane University.
Talk
RNA Sequencing to Help Identify Rare Genetic Disorders
RNA sequencing to help identify and diagnose rare genetic disorders.
Clinical Dx Showcase:
Baylor Genetics
Baylor Genetics provides diagnostic answers to complex medical conditions and rare diseases. The company specializes in rapid Whole Genome Sequencing and Whole Exome Sequencing and complementary panels. Baylor Genetics works to transform healthcare and improve lives by converting scientific innovations into accessible clinical solutions.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2025 Silicon Valley
The PMWC 2025 Data Applications in Clinical Diagnostics Showcase will provide a 15-30 minute time slot for selected organizations, including commercial companies, clinical testing labs, and medical research institutions, to present their latest advancements, insights, applications, and technologies to an audience of clinicians, leading investigators, academic institutions, pharma and biotech, investors, and potential clients. We will learn about new technologies and findings that promise expedited, cost-effective, and accurate clinical diagnosis for early disease detection, treatment decisions, and disease prevention.
- Clinical Dx/Oncology (including Liquid Biopsy)
- Clinical Dx/Cardio Vascular
- Clinical Dx/Neurodegenerative
