Roles & Explanations, "Team SOVM"

Tracy Hans
Aug 22
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Erika Schwarz Taylor, PhD (Texas State University) — Genomics & Data Strategy Lead

Genomic Data Analysis: Organize and interpret WGS, WES, and consumer-genomics uploads; identify shared variants and pathways; define preliminary vs. deeper analyses (GWAS, burden tests).

· IRB/Ethics: Leverage university affiliation for IRB approval; ensure consent, data handling, and best practices.

· Manuscript: Integrate literature; contribute Methods/Results for genetics; review/edit.

· Positioning: Academic anchor with publication experience; affiliation listed as Texas State University to avoid conflicts with Sequencing.com.

Jay Lombard, DO

— Neurogenetics & Clinical Consultant

· Scientific Framing: Advise on how genetic findings map to neurovascular/autonomic and ion-channel models.

· Manuscript: Contribute to Discussion/clinical translation; review/edit.

· Engagement Model: Shift to hourly, deliverables-based consulting to control costs and avoid overlap.

· Positioning: Independent consultant offering high-level interpretation rather than primary data analysis.

Evgeniya Kuzmina, “Eve”(Sequencing.com) — Marketing & Outreach Partner

Visibility & Awareness: Develops and distributes short-form video and story-driven content highlighting the SOVM project, patient community, and Sequencing’s role.
Community Engagement: Expands reach to patients, advocates, and donors by leveraging Sequencing’s marketing channels and influencer networks.
Funding Support: Implements affiliate program (20% return on kit sales to non-profit) and secures complimentary kits for financially constrained patients or families.
Positioning: External-facing collaborator amplifying the project’s story; bridges patient-driven research with broader audiences (Sequencing customers, media, potential funders).

Tracy Hans — First Author & Project Lead

Conceptualization & Leadership: Defined the SOVM framework; organizes the patient cohort/registry; coordinates sequencing participation; engages founding members.
Writing – Original Draft: Developed the manuscript; integrates clinical observations with literature findings.
Project Administration & Data Curation: Manages participant communications, files, and timelines.
Team Communication: Facilitates collaboration and information flow between scientific and clinical partners.