2021 Careers in Medical Genetics-Clinical Lab-based Careers-Ruben-Bonilla-Guerrero-ACMG-2021

Clinical Lab-based Careers-Ruben-Bonilla-Guerrero-ACMG-2021

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Video Summary

In this video, Ruben Bonilla-Guerrero discusses clinical laboratory-based career paths. He mentions his employment at Admera Health and his background in genetics and genomics. He emphasizes his interest in the laboratory side of medicine and the opportunity to impact patients and provide high-quality care through various tests throughout a patient's lifetime. He explains the different categories within clinical genetics and genomics, including molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and biochemical genetics. He highlights the collaboration between genetics and genomics and biochemical genetics, and the importance of training and exposure to different patients and research. Bonilla-Guerrero also discusses the various career paths available, including working in an academic institution, hospitals, commercial laboratories, or the biopharma/pharmacy industry. He encourages individuals to choose the career path that aligns with their interests and not hesitate to explore different options. The video is credited to Ruben Bonilla-Guerrero and he offers to answer questions via email if necessary.

Keywords

clinical laboratory-based career paths

genetics and genomics

biochemical genetics

career exploration

Ruben Bonilla-Guerrero