Feb 6, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardGenetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
The council received updates regarding the Newborn Screening Follow-Up Program, including legislative changes such as the addition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to the screening panel and the upcoming review of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Presentations were given on Minnesota's experience with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy screening, the Sunshine Genetics Pilot Program's genomic sequencing goals, and a review of Biliary Atresia screening. Additionally, the council reviewed performance data and grant activities for the Newborn Hearing Screening Program and the Newborn Screening Laboratory, followed by a public comment session where advocates expressed support for expanding screenings to include Krabbe and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.