Research Article

We received news today that the organization that completed the genetic testing on our family wants to write a professional research article about our family...specifically Drew. They want to describe how our genetic testing was done and the implications to this new form of testing so others can benefit from it. We are thrilled. It was always a goal of Robert and mine to share as much as we could with others. In conjunction with our genetics team, they will explain Drew's clinical presentation as well as the process that took place to do the genetic testing. Because this organization is writing this article they have agreed to pay the cost for the rest of the genetic testing from here on out!!! Drew's clinical diagnosis and our families genetic implications have now become open research. 

In addition to not having to pay for the next series of genetic tests on Drew's dry blood spot, they have also said it shouldn't take as long because now that it is on their research docket they can proceed much quicker (compared to being a clinical patient).

Another incredible answers to our prayers. I have been so worried that something would happen to the sample from Drew that I have been praying constantly that it would be watched over and protected from human error. The organization is currently working to acquire the sample immediately instead of waiting 2 months. It is imperative to their research now to have this sample and I know they will take every measure to ensure that.