Associate Director of Patient Advocacy & Engagement
Jess Hess, MSc, GC, CPC, is Associate Director of Patient Advocacy & Engagement at GeneDx. With expertise in genetic counseling and patient advocacy, Jess works to help patients and families navigate the genetic testing journey and access the information, resources, and support they need to make informed healthcare decisions.
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Jess Hess
Developmental
Epilepsy
Exome
Rare Disease Diagnostics
Mora’s story: How an early SYNGAP1 diagnosis changed her care
When Mora began missing developmental milestones, her parents trusted their instincts and continued searching for answers. Exome sequencing identified SYNGAP1-related disorder, helping her family and care team proactively monitor for seizures and access earlier interventions and specialized care.