Cracking the Code of Rare Diseases: Denise Morrow’s Genetic Discovery | Ep2

In this episode, we welcome Denise Morrow, a trailblazer in patient advocacy whose personal diagnostic odyssey led to groundbreaking health discoveries. After decades of searching for answers, whole genome sequencing enabled her to identify a primary CoQ10 deficiency, dramatically improving her health and inspiring her to launch Genetics for Health. In collaboration with Dr. Karen Erbs, Denise is now on a mission to empower others navigating similar medical mysteries by utilizing genetic insights to uncover root causes of rare diseases. From her early struggles with undiagnosed conditions to her relentless pursuit of answers, Denise shares how genetic data transformed her life and how she’s using her experience to help others regain control over their health. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the power of genomics, patient advocacy, and the future of precision medicine.

Episode Highlights:

• Denise Morrow’s Diagnostic Odyssey – Her decades-long journey to uncover the root cause of her health struggles.
• Whole Genome Sequencing – How sequencing technology led to her life-changing discovery.
• Primary CoQ10 Deficiency – The key genetic insight that transformed her health.
• Genetics for Health Initiative – Denise’s new venture to help others navigate their genetic data.
• Collaboration with Dr. Karen Erbs – Partnering to bring genetic insights into clinical practice.
• Rare Disease Advocacy – Empowering patients to take control of their health journeys.
• The Role of Sequencing.com – How its tools enabled Denise to decode her genetic story.
• The Future of Precision Medicine – How genetic discoveries are shaping personalized healthcare.

Connect with Denise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-morrow-9594b93/

LINKS

https://sequencing.com/