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# GUARDIAN Study

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- [Home](https://guardian-study.org/) - The GUARDIAN study is a free expanded newborn screening study to help all babies have healthier lives.
- [Contact The Study Team - Provider Inquiry](https://guardian-study.org/contact-the-study-team-provider-inquiry/) - Contact The Study Team Provider Inquiry Contact Us - Provider Inquiry Have questions about the GUARDIAN study? Use the form below to contact the study team and we will reach out shortly. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Phone * Message * Submit
- [Contact The Study Team - Parent Inquiry](https://guardian-study.org/contact-the-study-team/) - Contact The Study Team Parent Inquiry Contact Us - Parent Inquiry Have questions about the GUARDIAN study? Use the form below to contact the study team and we will reach out shortly. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Mother's Name * First Last Mother's Email * Mother's Phone Number * Delivery
- [Articles About the GUARDIAN Study](https://guardian-study.org/guardian-articles/) - Articles About the GUARDIAN Study Academic/Research Publications Perspectives on genomic newborn screening studies: design, implementation, and outcomes (Nature, July 2026). Feasibility of expanded newborn screening using genome sequencing for early actionable conditions in a diverse city (Genetics in Medicine Open, 2024) Expanded Newborn Screening Using Genome Sequencing for Early Actionable Conditions (JAMA, October 2024) Newborn
- [Who We Are](https://guardian-study.org/who-we-are/) - Who We Are Wendy Chung, MD, PhD Clinical and Molecular Geneticist and Physician Wendy Chung is the Principal Investigator of the GUARDIAN study. She is a clinical and molecular geneticist and the Chair of Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Among her many awards, Dr. Chung was the recipient of the NY Academy of
- [Group 1 Conditions (searchable)](https://guardian-study.org/group-1-conditions-searchable/) - Group 1 Conditions Group 1 Conditions All of the Group 1 conditions have medicines or interventions that prevent or lessen the symptoms of the condition. Not all of these conditions can be cured with medicine, but early diagnosis and early treatment can help to give your baby the best chance to live a healthier life.
- [Group 2 Conditions (searchable)](https://guardian-study.org/group-2-conditions-searchable/) - Group 1 Conditions Group 2 Conditions Parents can also choose to have their baby screened for an additional 100 conditions (Group 2). There are no medicines to treat for these conditions yet. Medicines may be in development, although we don’t know how well they will work. Early diagnosis of these conditions can support you and
- [Donate](https://guardian-study.org/donate/) - Help us give every baby a healthier start to life. The GUARDIAN study is advancing newborn screening by using genomic sequencing to identify treatable conditions earlier—allowing all babies the same chance at a healthier future. Donate Now Support the next generation of children through GUARDIAN.
- [Overview](https://guardian-study.org/overview/) - What is The GUARDIAN Study? Play Video Vídeo en Español GUARDIAN STUDY What Is It? GUARDIAN is a research study that screens newborns for over 450 genetic conditions not currently screened as part of standard newborn screening. The purpose of this study is to find babies who have these conditions so they can have the
- [Conditions Screened](https://guardian-study.org/conditions-screened/) - Conditions Screened The GUARDIAN screen looks only at some genetic conditions. These conditions were specifically selected because they occur in childhood and there are things that you and your baby’s doctor can do to help to care for them. There are many other genetic conditions that are not included in this screen. Most health conditions that people develop in their lifetime are not
- [For Healthcare Providers](https://guardian-study.org/for-healthcare-providers/) - For Healthcare Providers How You Can Help If pregnant people or new parents seek your guidance about the GUARDIAN Study or Expanded Newborn Screening, please refer them to our homepage to learn more about the study. What You Need to Know The testing is free and does not require an extra blood draw. We will offer the
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://guardian-study.org/frequently-asked-questions-2/) - Frequently Asked Questions What is the GUARDIAN study? The GUARDIAN study is a research study to screen newborns for rare but serious conditions that are not included in the standard newborn screen. All babies who are part of the study will be screened for about 450 conditions that have treatment or medication available. Early diagnosis
- [My Baby Screened Positive](https://guardian-study.org/my-baby-screened-positive/) - Understanding the Results My Baby Screened Positive Approximately 3-4% of babies will screen positive on the GUARDIAN screen. A positive screen means your baby may develop symptoms of the condition. To clarify and better understand the screening results, the study team will complete follow-up testing in the baby and/or parents to make a definitive diagnosis. Only babies
- [My Baby Screened Negative](https://guardian-study.org/my-baby-screened-negative/) - Understanding the Results My Baby Screened Negative Most babies will screen negative. A negative screen means that it is unlikely that your baby has one of the conditions included in the GUARDIAN Study. Most babies who have one of these conditions will screen positive on this test. However, there is a small chance the screen

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