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ArticlePublic health genomics2026

Key Outcomes from a Stakeholder Workshop on Genomic Newborn Screening: Recommended Next Steps for the Integration of Genomics into Public Health Programs.

Saskia G Smits, Annelotte J Duintjer, Hermine A van Duyvenvoorde, Wendy Rodenburg, Mirjam van der Burg, Lidewij Henneman, Maartje Blom

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Saskia G SmitsDepartment of Human Genetics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute and Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Annelotte J DuintjerDepartment of Pediatrics, Laboratory for Pediatric Immunology, Willem-Alexander Children's Hospital, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, The Netherlands.
Hermine A van DuyvenvoordeDepartment of Clinical Genetics, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, The Netherlands.
Wendy RodenburgCentre for Health Protection, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands.
Mirjam van der BurgDepartment of Pediatrics, Laboratory for Pediatric Immunology, Willem-Alexander Children's Hospital, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, The Netherlands.
Lidewij HennemanDepartment of Human Genetics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute and Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Maartje BlomDepartment of Pediatrics, Laboratory for Pediatric Immunology, Willem-Alexander Children's Hospital, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, The Netherlands, m.blom@lumc.nl.

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introductionTechnical advances and decreasing costs of next-generation sequencing have generated global interest in its potential for newborn screening (NBS). Genomic NBS (gNBS) enables the expansion of detectable conditions as a first-tier test and can improve screening accuracy as a second-tier test. A shared vision among all involved stakeholders is essential to guide the next steps for gNBS in public health programs.

methodsA Dutch stakeholder workshop on gNBS was organized and attended by 56 participants from different fields, including clinical care, genetics, research, and NBS. The workshop aimed to inform about developments, identify challenges, foster connections, and build a shared vision. Based on the workshop outcomes, recommended next steps were formulated to support policy and practice decision-making for the integration of genomics into NBS.

resultsSix key themes were identified from the workshop data: (1) expansion of the scope of NBS with genomics, (2) clinical aspects, (3) technical and workflow feasibility, (4) data storage and privacy issues, (5) information provision and consent, and (6) stakeholder roles and responsibilities. Participants highlighted challenges for gNBS, including reaching consensus on scope definition, systematic gene selection, standards for variant reporting, the large data volume, the complexity of information provision, and the current representation of stakeholders in NBS.

conclusionThe recommended next steps, derived from stakeholders' perceived challenges and considerations, reflect the complex and interconnected nature of integrating genomics into NBS, emphasizing the importance of alignment and coordination across disciplines. Translating these recommendations into public health NBS practice requires strong stakeholder engagement and enhanced multidisciplinary collaboration.

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GenomicsNeonatal ScreeningPublic HealthGenetic TestingHumansInfant, NewbornStakeholder ParticipationGenomicsNewborn screeningRecommendationsStakeholders

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PMCPMC13461120

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