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Reality Fiction hits politics

In a collision of ideas I’ve been considering recently – 1) Reality Fiction 2) The Need for Speed – the Times has an article on Martin Einstadt. Einstadt, “advisor to … Continue reading

November 14, 2008 · Leave a comment

Barack, People and Brand

I promise this is the last Obama post for a while. It’s just too hard for me to watch the events of the last few months and not apply them … Continue reading

November 10, 2008 · 6 Comments

Retail DNA Testing named “Invention of the Year”

Is it merely a fad? Or will retail genomic testing companies have longevity? No one knows the answer yet, but Time Magazine believes 23andMe’s DNA testing service is important enough … Continue reading

November 10, 2008 · 1 Comment

Obama as US Resilience

America in Perpetual Beta I enjoyed this article from John Ibbitson in Saturday’s Globe and Mail. The general idea – an Obama Victory Would Validate A New Era – is … Continue reading

November 3, 2008 · 4 Comments

Genetic Counsellors and Genomics

Where do we belong? Earlier this month the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) hosted an open forum panel discussion entitled “Personalized Medicine: Are we Ready?” The 7 person panel … Continue reading

November 2, 2008 · 5 Comments

Corporate Politics

Do your favourite companies’ values reflect your own? It’s increasingly easier to find out. Good Guide has an awesome new application that lets you view the political contributions of major … Continue reading

October 24, 2008 · Leave a comment

Tell your genetic counsellor how you really feel

I recently had an opportunity to receive honest and explicit feedback from a patient I encountered in the clinical setting. For confidentiality purposes I won’t discuss the details of the … Continue reading

October 17, 2008 · 1 Comment

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