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There is little published guidance on how to present genetic or genomic results in an understandable way and at an appropriate reading level for a typical consumer.1 Most of the literature on developing genetic test reports for non-experts (i.e., anyone without...
Laboratory-developed tests, or LDTs, are in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests designed and conducted in a single laboratory and ordered by a licensed practitioner. By definition, LDTs are not commercially manufactured, marketed, or sold in volume. They are essential to...
Ensuring a positive campus experience for all students requires understanding each university’s campus climate – an essential part of guaranteeing a school’s sustainability for faculty and students alike. A campus climate survey is an excellent resource designed to...
Universities looking to achieve diversity objectives often implement campus climate surveys to assess student and faculty life and comfort. A campus climate survey measures how students, faculty, and staff feel supported within a university environment regardless of...
In medicine, we have been discussing the promise of polygenic risk scores for some time now. Polygenic risk scores determine whether a person's risk for a common condition, like coronary artery disease or depression, is higher or lower than others. The hope is to use...
Campus climate surveys are powerful tools that help colleges and universities gauge campus environment. These surveys provide valuable insight into various aspects of campus life — everything from inclusivity to safety, and play a crucial role in shaping a welcoming...
Many universities and colleges conduct regular campus climate surveys. But some may wonder, what insights do they truly bring? Can they actually be used to make higher education institutions a better place? In our experience, when done well, campus climate...
Simply put, the purpose of a diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI study is to examine the lived experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of students, faculty, and staff on a university or college campus. DEI surveys may ask about personal experiences with...
Label comprehension studies test how well a typical consumer can understand the labeling for an over-the-counter (i.e., non-prescription) drug or medical device. The labeling may include the product box or the instructions for use found inside the package. The idea is...