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Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by davemessina on Sunday August 02, 2015 @06:36PM (#9992762)
Hi everyone! Dave Messina from Cofactor Genomics here. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. We're excited to launch!
Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by rational-future on Sunday August 02, 2015 @07:00PM (#9992842)
Hey Dave, how does RNA sequencing work for an individual customer? Do you plan to have something like the 23andMe collection kit?

In my understanding human cells have may different types of RNA, which one are you sequencing?

Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by davemessina on Sunday August 02, 2015 @07:10PM (#9992877)
We plan to offer testing through your doctor, rather than direct to consumer.

We are measuring circular RNAs.

Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by salimmadjd on Sunday August 02, 2015 @09:03PM (#9993183)
Congrats! Co-founder of AsthmaMD here.

I'm curious why you are going through doctors and not direct to consumers at the begging? I understand FDA might force you to limit your marketing claims, however you now need to convince both physicians and consumers of the benefits of these tests. No? Where as I would imagine there will be enough early-adopters in the consumer space who'd be happy to pay for a test like this.

You can later move to the physicians space and assuringly get insurance companies cover the costs, when you have been more stablished.

Would love to learn more about your thinking and strategy here.

Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by davemessina on Sunday August 02, 2015 @09:26PM (#9993238)
It's the fastest way for us to get this powerful diagnosis technology on the market and helping people.

We believe that our RNA test can become a routine part of a doctor's visit, both as an early indicator of disease and — if there is disease — as a means to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.

Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by Asparagirl on Sunday August 02, 2015 @07:00PM (#9992840)
What kinds of disorders and diseases will you be testing for?

Will your tests be available direct-to-consumer, or will patients have to go through health provider gatekeeping?

Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by davemessina on Sunday August 02, 2015 @07:13PM (#9992891)
We are looking at Parkinson's, heart disease, and cancer initially.
Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by lucidrains on Sunday August 02, 2015 @07:19PM (#9992909)
Hi, could you point us to some papers on this subject? I have never heard of circular RNAs put into clinical use.
Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by Asparagirl on Sunday August 02, 2015 @08:32PM (#9993111)
...and the gatekeeping?
Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by rational-future on Sunday August 02, 2015 @07:02PM (#9992846)
or will patients have to go through evil health provider gatekeeping?

FTFY :)

Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by Asparagirl on Sunday August 02, 2015 @07:10PM (#9992882)
I was trying not to editorialize too much. :-)
Re:Cofactor Genomics (YC S15) Pursues RNA Testing, Offers Be... by navi54 on Monday August 03, 2015 @05:47AM (#9994709)
Would you ever hire someone from Europe? And what skills do you seek after in a employee?