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August 19, 2024 39 mins

In this episode of the Maximal Being podcast, Dr. Erica Barnell, founder of Geneoscopy, discusses how her company is leveraging stool RNA testing to revolutionize the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Erica shares her fascinating journey from conducting microbiome research in Africa to developing an FDA-approved colorectal cancer screening test, and now turning her sights to the complex world of IBD. She explains how RNA biomarkers can provide insights into the underlying mechanisms driving a patient's disease, enabling more personalized and effective therapies. Erica also highlights the unique challenges faced by the IBD patient population, especially young children, and how Geneoscopy's non-invasive testing approach has the potential to improve their quality of life. This in-depth conversation offers a glimpse into the future of precision gastroenterology and the power of innovative diagnostics to transform the management of chronic gastrointestinal conditions.

Topics
- Stool RNA testing and inflammatory bowel disease with a focus on Geneoscopy technology.
- RNA biomarkers for colorectal cancer screening and potential for personalized medicine in gastrointestinal health.
- Colon cancer screening accuracy and IBD treatment options.
- Diagnosing and monitoring inflammatory bowel disease using RNA technology.
- Personalized medicine for inflammatory bowel disease using biomarkers to predict therapeutic response.

Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer. Joining him is the podcast’s layman, Jacky P, smashing the broscience on this week’s podcast. Their guest Dr. Erica Barnell is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Geneoscopy Inc., a clinical-stage diagnostic company working on early detection of colorectal cancer.

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