We're proud to partner with our home county of
#LosAngeles
to help ensure a safer holiday season for our community. Through January 15, eligible Angelenos may receive free at-home
#COVID19
testing through Picture Genetics. Visit link in bio to learn about
@CountyofLA
's program
As genetics enthusiasts, we're excited to announce that Fulgent Genetics has added the
@illumina
#NovaSeqX
sequencer to our state-of-the-art lab equipment. This addition will enable us to offer the highest level of genetic analysis capabilities to our clients.
This highly-sensitive test can detect
#livercancer
in the earliest stages with a simple, non-invasive blood draw.
For information on HelioLiver visit .
Press release:
Yesterday, proceeds from our team lunch went to a cause that we all care about. Fulgent is proud to support
@GlobalGenes
and their mission of rare disease patient advocacy!
Happy World Rare Disease Day from our Fulgent Family to yours! Cheers to
@globalgenes
for all the work you do in the rare community & for helping us spread the awareness of rare disease! We couldn't have done it without you!
#WRDD2020
#GlobalGenes
#RareDiseaseDay
#NationalDNADay
marks the anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. Cheers to everyone who’s contributed to the ever-growing knowledge base of human genomics. Together we can continue to make genetic testing better and more accessible for all.
Last week we had the opportunity to shed light on
#genetictesting
with our local rare advocates,
@GlobalGenes
, via a fun and interactive Genetic Testing 101 Lunch & Learn! We love educating others about what we do. If you’re interested in having us share at your workplace, DM us!
This Sunday is
#WorldParkinsonsDay
. At Fulgent, we’re proud to be part of that movement through our collaboration with
@ParkinsonDotOrg
on the PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease initiative, which you can learn about at .
During February we will be highlighting various organizations in honor of World Rare Disease Day. Stay tuned to learn more about how they'e advocating for rare! And a special shout out to
@globalgenes
for your continued support! You inspire us and bring purpose to our jobs!
For
#NationalDNADay
, we asked our coworkers why they love working in the
#genetics
industry, and we received some great answers! Featured here is Christian, one of our genetic curation scientists, with his inspiring response.
#DNADay19
#ThursdayThoughts
To the doctors we work with here at Fulgent, and to the countless other doctors making patients’ lives better -- happy
#NationalDoctorsDay
and thank you for all you do!
Join our live
#webinar
next Friday as Dr. Gish, Professor of Medicine at Loma Linda University, shares on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and the importance of liver surveillance. Register at: .
#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
#HelioLiver
#WRDD
Social Spotlight of the Day:
@Mission_Cure
aims to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by chronic pancreatitis by applying innovative financing to medical research and patient-centered drug development.
#RareDiseaseDay
#MissionCure
#Pancreatitis
The SATB2 Gene Foundation raises awareness about the characteristics of SATB2-associated syndrome, providers support to families, and supports research in a wide range of issues related to SATB2-associated syndrome.
#SATB2
#ShowYourSAS
Learn more:
At Fulgent we’re proud to be at the forefront of
#genetictesting
for health, and excited about where the technology will take us all next. Happy
#NationalDNADay
!
"Fulgent Genetics will partner with MedScan Laboratory to launch one of the market’s first COVID-19 tests based on comprehensive Next Generation Sequencing technology" Learn more from Globenewswire here:
#COVID19
#Coronavirus
#NGS
We’ve had such a great time on
#NationalDNADay
talking about the diverse sources of drive and inspiration in the
#genetics
industry. Here’s our last entry of the day, from Ellie, one of our fabulous genetic counselors.
#DNADay19
#ShineBrightly
It’s
#GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay
& at Fulgent we LOVE our GCs! Join us in celebrating them and the role they play in people’s healthcare. In the days leading up to
#NSGC2020
, we will be highlighting each of them and how they shine brightly in the work that they do!
We're celebrating Fulgent's 10th anniversary today -- reflecting on all our memories and experiences over the last decade, and feeling immensely proud of how each Fulgent team member has contributed to our mutual growth. Cheers to 10 years!
#FulgentGenetics
#10years
#Celebration
It's GIVING TUESDAY! And we wanted to GIVE a shout-out to some amazing non-profit organizations who have inspired us through their advocacy work. Follow our shout-outs today on our posts!
#GivingTuesday
Fulgent is combining our NGS expertise & proprietary technology platform with CSI’s extensive molecular diagnostics test menu — with the goal of creating a novel, comprehensive cancer testing solution for customers across the United States. Read more at
The winner of our
#NationalDNADay
#genetics
#haiku
contest is Anna C.E. Hurst! 😀 Thanks,
@acedens
, for your illustrative entry:
Dysmorphology
Power of phenotyping
To interpret genes
DM us for your prize!
From
#singlegene
to
#wholeexome
,
#prenatal
to
#pediatric
panels – Fulgent has the tests you need. Plus, our commitment to flexibility means that all panels are customizable. Contact us to learn how we can provide actionable genetic insights for better
#patientcare
.
September is Newborn Screening Awareness month! Newborn screening is essential in protecting the health of your baby by identifying potential health risks before they arise.
#2019NBS
#NewbornScreening
#SocialSpotlight
:
@_OurOdyssey_
connects young adults impacted by rare/chronic conditions to social & emotional support, in the hope of improving their quality of life. They do this year-round in-person & virtual meet ups to provide a sense of belonging for all.
#OurOdyssey
Just had the best coffee break attending
@FulgentGenetics
webinar on
#genetic
testing in Hereditary Ataxia. Terrific presentation from Laura Nunez on such a complex topic!
Our 2019
#LiFraumeni
Syndrome Association Youth Workshop is just a few months away, and we'd like to give a huge shout out to the organizations that have already contributed to this special event - we could not do this without your sponsorship!
"According to Fulgent’s own internal data, along with a handful of available research studies, 3–5% of people on average will test positive for a variant in one of these genes — or roughly one out of every 25 individuals." Read more here:
Rain’s in the forecast for
#ACMGMtg19
in
#Seattle
. Luckily, we’ll be giving away Fulgent umbrellas at booth 1128 – stop by for a chance to win one! Also -
#AirPods
.
Announcing our new partnership with the State of Utah for COVID-19 testing. The “Test Utah” initiative aims to increase availability of COVID-19 testing solutions for residents across the state of Utah to help stem the spread.
Read more at
We're here at the
@GlobalGenes
Rare Patient Advocacy Summit. It has been so inspirational collaborating with Global Genes over the last year and we can't wait to see what the future holds!
#2019GGSummit
#CareAboutRare
Will we see you at
#ASHG22
next week in
#LA
? Our reps at booth 525 have exciting updates to discuss & prizes to raffle off. Plus, we’re hiring! Our career booth is 1441. Visit to learn more about Fulgent at ASHG or to schedule a meeting with our reps.
Family Day was created by
@TeamTelomereInc
to bring hope, education, and community right to their door. Presentations, open forums, & activities help facilitate deeper connections with medical professionals and families. A day to just "be."
#RareDiseaseDay
#WRDD
#TeamTelomere
We know many women make New Year's resolutions to improve their health, but don't forget that cervical health is important too! Make sure to schedule your yearly screening to help reduce your risk of cervical cancer.
#CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth
.
We’re incredibly excited for this year's American Society of Human Genetics Conference. Visit us at booth
#840
to pick up our limited edition postcards and learn more about what Fulgent can do for you. Can’t wait to see you there!
#ASHG18
Have you heard about our new line of at-home genetic tests? Fulgent has created Picture Genetics to help you through each stage of your life. Learn more at
What do our genetic counselors do? They bridge the gap between clinical results and patient understanding; adding meaning, compassion, and valuable insight to the genetic testing process. We love our GCs!
#iamageneticcounselor
#geneticcounselorawarenessday
#gcchat
We’re here at
#ASCO23
! Visit us at booth 20171 to learn about our newest products and services, including the latest Lumera tests from
#FulgentOncology
+ our outstanding
#FulgentBioPharma
services for your research needs.
Schedule a meet-up
Happy Thanksgiving and
#NationalFamilyHealthHistoryDay
! While you're spending time with your family, take this opportunity to discuss your family health history. It could help determine your risk of developing certain conditions and how you can prevent them.
We had the honor of sponsoring Elijah this year at the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association's (LFSA) 2019 Youth Workshop
@LFSAssociation
Read more here:
#LiFraumeni
#LFSA
Thank you to
@BeBrightPink
for all the work they do to empower women in knowing their risk of breast and ovarian cancer! Since their founding in 2007, over 1,000,000 women have assessed their risk for cancer. Check them out here:
#BreastCancerAwareness
Happy Monday! If you missed our hereditary ataxia webinar last week, you can view a recording of it here: -- And feel free to let us know if you have suggestions for future webinar topics!
Fulgent is proud to announce the Beacon 787-Expanded Carrier Screening Panel, the largest pan-ethnic screening panel available.
#Carrierscreening
provides important insight for pregnant patients & those planning pregnancy. Learn more about our new panel: .
#Genetictesting
for neurodegenerative disease can help inform risk and treatment options. To help providers find the best test for each patient, we’ve expanded our panel options for
#Alzheimers
,
#Parkinsons
, and
#dementia
testing. Learn more:
Have you ever struggled with handling ataxic disorders in clinic? Tune in to our Webinar on January 23 to hear Laura Nunez, a GC specialized in neurogenetics and movement disorders, shed some light on the complexities of hereditary ataxia:
This
#LabWeek
we celebrated the heroes that make up our lab team! This past year, the team has grown to help meet the needs of our customers. Their commitment to quality & efficiency has been outstanding-especially considering their job as frontline workers during the pandemic.
#TBT
to when we had the honor of collabing w/
@LFSAssociation
to sponsor Elijah Johnson to attend the 2019 Youth Workshop! At Fulgent, we know community is important & when 2 org. w/ aligned missions come together to support the patient community, the result is powerful.
#LFSA
Thanks to everyone who made
#NSGC23
a success. We enjoyed connecting with the folks who stopped by our booth to chat, plus we attended some amazing talks. If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, visit for our highlights.
The dictionary defines “beacon” as “a symbol for guidance.” Our Beacon Carrier Screening tests provide guidance for happier, more informed pregnancies and family planning. We wanted the name to reflect that concept. Learn more about Beacon at
Prader-Willi Syndrome can be caused by 3 different genetic mechanisms involving the critical region of chromosome 15. Did you know that DNA methylation analysis is the only technique that can confirm a diagnosis caused by any of the 3 mechanisms?
Thanks to everyone who attended our ACMG Theater presentation, & to Dhruvajyoti Roy, Ph.D. for presenting on: HelioLiver, a Multi-Analyte Cell-Free DNA-Based Blood Test for Early Detection of HCC.
Visit us at booth
#718
to talk further about the
#HelioLiver
test!
#ACMGMtg22
Of the 159 babies sequenced, 15 had variants tied to a risk for developing a childhood-onset disease--10 were from the well-baby nursery, and five were from the NICU.
We’ve had some great visitors lately – including Dr. Momand and his students from
@CalStateLA
. We value opportunities like these to educate people about what we do (in this case, curating genetic variants)!
#shinebrightly
It's
#InternationalWomensDay
! Women are an incredibly important part of Fulgent's operations, culture, & success. We're proud to work for an organization that both supports & is supported by women. We're commited to do our part to
#breakthebias
!
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@freepik
What better day than
#WorldLiverDay
to trade in your junk food for some healthy snacks like blueberries? Check out our top tips for maintaining a happy
#liver
with
@Helio_Liver
Today is the first day of
#NSGC19
and we are excited to see you! Stop by booth 825 to learn about our products and pick up one of our new pedigree stencils!
It’s September, which means it’s
#NewbornScreening
Awareness Month. Basic screening is required for the 4 million babies born in the US each year – detecting genetic conditions early can improve a baby’s overall health and quality of life.
#2018NBS
“This is meant to give you a snapshot, so you can take care of your future.” Read what our Lab Director Sam Strom has to say about
@PictureGenetics
in this article from
@LABJnews
:
Successful first day at
#ACMGMtg19
. It was great to see so many new and familiar faces! If you haven’t yet stopped by booth 1128, we’d love to see you tomorrow. Enter to win a Fulgent
#umbrella
or some
#AirPods
!
It's
#ThankfulThursday
! We want to thank
@GoodwillSoCal
for assisting the unemployed by rehiring its employees to make protective
#facemasks
for medical workers amid the outbreak. We are happy to support and encourage others to do the same! Visit here: