Kathleen O’Brien
Board-certified genetic counselor (MS, DABMG, CGC) at Quest Diagnostics specializing in pharmacogenomics and hereditary oncology, active in CPIC and professional working groups.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 32min
#354 How Pharmacogenomics is Revolutionizing Drug Prescriptions
Kathleen O’Brien, a board-certified genetic counselor specializing in pharmacogenomics and hereditary oncology, and Kristy Bouvier, a product manager overseeing PGx offerings at Quest Diagnostics, explain how DNA shapes drug response. They walk through PGx test types and reports. They discuss real-world gene–drug examples, clinical adoption challenges, keeping tests current, and access and insurance issues.
