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Upcoming: In the Room: Unlocking Answers: What Every Parent Should Know About Genetic Testing

February 10, 2026 8:00 pm Register for the Event

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Genetic testing can play a powerful role in helping families find answers about their child’s health. In this session, we’ll walk you through the different types of genetic tests, what they can (and can’t) tell you, and how they’re used to diagnose a wide range of conditions. We’ll also talk about how re-checking genetic data over time can lead to new insights and better outcomes. Finally, we’ll explore how ongoing efforts are making genetic testing more available and more useful for families from all backgrounds.

This event will take place on Tuesday, February 10th at 8:00 pm ET (7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm PT).

Continuing Education credits are not available for this In the Room.

The Panelists

Jessica Hess, MS, GC

Jessica Hess, MS, GC

Jessica is a genetic counselor and the Associate Director of Patient Advocacy & Engagement at GeneDx, where she leads collaborations with patient advocacy organizations to strengthen community support, elevate patient and caregiver voices, expand access to meaningful genetic insights, and provide education to rare disease communities. She has spent her entire career in the rare disease space, holding roles across clinical counseling, clinical marketing, and nonprofit leadership. Prior to GeneDx, Jessica worked closely with the rare caregiver community, supporting families navigating complex care journeys.