(mentions CMT) PBS TV Special – Rare Disease Diagnosis Through Technology

[Guest guest]

PBS TV Special – Rare Disease Diagnosis Through Technology

http://www.crdnetwork.org/blog/pbs-tv-special/

We are pleased to announce that The PBS program, Bonnie Erbe's To The Contrary,

will be producing a three part documentary-style series of field pieces and

discussion segments on genetic technologies and it's impact in diagnosing rare

disease. The series will air: Part 1: January 22-24, Part 2: February 19-21st

and Part 3: March 26-28, please check local listings for the exact date and

time.

The series will describe the evolution of DNA sequencing and will show how DNA

may be an effective tool in understanding diseases. This series will also

showcase the potential for DNA diagnostics in advancing patient care while

building awareness and understanding of this innovative technology and its

impact on the rare disease community.

PART 1: January 22-24

The first segment in this three part series is set at Baylor Medical School, and

profiles Dr. Lupski and Dr. Gibbs, who have published extensive

research into Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a commonly inherited neurological

disorder. This segment will provide an introduction and insight into DNA

sequencing and the impact this technology has on diagnosing patients.

After the series airs, free copies of the show will be made available on DVD by

request through the Children's Rare Disease Network at www.crdn.org This program

was made possible by a generous grant from the Life Technologies Foundation, in

partnership with Children's Rare Disease Network.