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Public profile url: https://my.pgp-hms.org/profile/hu3A1B15

Personal Health Records

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Samples

Saliva Re-collection for Multiple Studies Sample 68501104 (saliva) received 2013-02-24 23:23:45 UTC by Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc..   Show log
2013-02-24 23:23:45 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample received by researcher
2013-02-24 23:23:45 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample received by researcher
2013-01-21 19:28:48 UTC hu3A1B15 Sample received by participant
2012-08-30 01:07:18 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample sent
2012-03-29 02:51:19 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample created
Sample 61024937 (saliva) received 2013-02-24 23:23:46 UTC by Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc..   Show log
2013-02-24 23:23:47 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample received by researcher
2013-02-24 23:23:46 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample received by researcher
2013-01-21 19:28:49 UTC hu3A1B15 Sample received by participant
2012-08-30 01:07:18 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample sent
2012-03-29 02:51:19 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample created
Sample 28647156 (saliva) received 2013-01-21 19:28:49 UTC by hu3A1B15.   Show log
2013-01-21 19:28:49 UTC hu3A1B15 Sample received by participant
2012-08-30 01:07:18 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample sent
2012-03-29 02:51:19 UTC Harvard University / TeloMe, Inc. Sample created

Uploaded data

Date Data type Source Name Download Report
2014-03-07 Complete Genomics PGP CGI sample GS02269-DNA_C01 from PGP sample Download
(237 MB)
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2013-03-21 23andMe Participant My 23andMe genome Download
(23.6 MB)

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Surveys

PGP Participant Survey Responses submitted 7/16/2011 13:32:40. Show responses
Timestamp 7/16/2011 13:32:40
Year of birth 30-39 years
Which statement best describes you? I am comfortable making my genome sequence data publicly available without prior review.
Severe disease or rare genetic trait Yes
Do you have a severe genetic disease or rare genetic trait? If so, you can add a description for your public profile. I have an expanded CAG repeat of 37 in the huntingtin gene, but am asymptomatic (at age 37). CAG repeats of 40 and above are fully penetrant for Huntington's Disease (HD), a rare, fatal neurodegenerative, autosomal dominant disease for which there currently exists no treatment. Although the most common age of onset for HD for those with 40 or more CAG repeats is the 30s, age of onset varies considerably and is inversely correlated with number of CAG repeats. That said, the number of repeats does not account for all of the variation in age of onset, and the conventional wisdom is that secondary genes likely account for the remaining variation. CAG repeats between 35 and 39 (roughly) are associated with reduced penetrance. While clinical HD is rare, "intermediate range" HD alleles, both expressed and unexpressed, are even rarer, at least as represented in the clinic and in the literature. When I was tested, circa 2002, predictions about probability of developing HD within a normal lifetime were based, for each allele in the 35-39 range, on an n of a handful individuals. Based on that data, I was told that the 37 allele confers roughly a 50% chance of developing HD within a normal lifespan, with age of onset varying considerably among the handful of known symptomatic individuals, from the early 30s to the 80s. That said, more recent research questions the basis on which these predictions were made. It's likely that those with intermediate range alleles who are symptomatic or whose relatives (with whom they share secondary genes that may influence penetrance) are symptomatic are probably overrepresented (relative to others carrying an intermediate range allele) in the clinic and, thus, in the data. The incidence of intermediate CAG expansion is almost certainly much higher than the literature suggests, and may be higher than the incidence of 40+ CAG expansion, especially given the possibility of de novo mutations. The parent from whom I inherited this allele also has a 37, is also asymptomatic (at age 62), and has expressed interest in participating in genetic research that may advance knowledge about HD. This parent was also comfortable undergoing partial sequencing (not, of course, including the huntingtin gene) through 23andMe. The grandfather from whom I inherited the allele was asymptomatic for HD upon death (in his early 80s), per clinical evaluations and as confirmed through analysis of brain tissue samples sent to MacLean's (the tissue showed one of the most advanced cases of Alzheimer's-related atrophy, etc. they had ever seen, but no signs of HD). That sample, sent around 2000, may still be available. Members of my extended family have various fully-penetrant alleles (e.g., 45) and to date one member has died from HD. But they would not be interested in participating in the PGP.
Disease/trait: Onset Congenital / present at birth
Disease/trait: Rarity Very rare/uncommon
Disease/trait: Severity Very severe disease
Disease/trait: Relative enrollment Yes, I have one or more affected relatives who have expressed an interest
Disease/trait: Diagnosis Not applicable
Sex/Gender Female
Race/ethnicity White
Maternal grandmother: Country of origin United States
Paternal grandmother: Country of origin United States
Paternal grandfather: Country of origin United States
Maternal grandfather: Country of origin United States
Enrollment of relatives No
Enrollment of older individuals No
Enrollment of parents Maybe
Have you uploaded genetic data to your PGP participant profile? No, but I have genetic data and plan to upload it
Have you used the PGP web interface to record a designated proxy? No
Have you uploaded health record data using our Google Health or Microsoft Healthvault interfaces? Yes
Uploaded health records: Update status Yes
Uploaded health records: Extensiveness 3
Blood sample Yes
Saliva sample Yes
Microbiome samples Yes
Tissue samples from surgery Yes
Tissue samples from autopsy Yes
PGP Trait & Disease Survey 2012: Vision and hearing Responses submitted 4/12/2014 10:54:22. Show responses
Timestamp 4/12/2014 10:54:22
Have you ever been diagnosed with one of the following conditions? Myopia (Nearsightedness), Dry eye syndrome
PGP Trait & Disease Survey 2012: Digestive System Responses submitted 4/12/2014 10:55:53. Show responses
Timestamp 4/12/2014 10:55:53
Have you ever been diagnosed with any of the following conditions? Dental cavities, Canker sores (oral ulcers), Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
PGP Trait & Disease Survey 2012: Cancers Responses submitted 4/12/2014 10:56:20. Show responses
Timestamp 4/12/2014 10:56:20
PGP Trait & Disease Survey 2012: Congenital Traits and Anomalies Responses submitted 4/12/2014 10:58:19. Show responses
Timestamp 4/12/2014 10:58:19
Other condition not listed here? Had an "innocent murmur" as a child. But assume that doesn't count as "Congenital heart defect," so didn't check that box.
PGP Trait & Disease Survey 2012: Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional, and Immunity Responses submitted 4/12/2014 10:58:48. Show responses
Timestamp 4/12/2014 10:58:48
PGP Trait & Disease Survey 2012: Blood Responses submitted 4/12/2014 10:59:17. Show responses
Timestamp 4/12/2014 10:59:17
PGP Trait & Disease Survey 2012: Nervous System Responses submitted 6/4/2014 12:14:39. Show responses
Timestamp 6/4/2014 12:14:39

Absolute Pitch Survey [see all responses]

Can tell if notes are in tune: Yes
Can sing a melody on key: Yes
Can recognize musical intervals: Yes
Do you have absolute pitch? No

Enrollment History

Participant ID:hu3A1B15
Account created:2010-10-26 19:52:54 UTC
Eligibility screening:2010-10-26 19:57:25 UTC (passed v2)
Exam:2010-10-27 23:44:38 UTC (passed v2)
Consent:2015-08-06 14:30:28 UTC (passed v20150505)
Enrolled:2010-10-28 17:00:18 UTC