Steven Bleyl
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr. Bleyl guides the development of Genome Medical’s clinical care processes in its vision to bring genomics to everyone who needs it. Dr. Bleyl is board-certified in medical genetics with a doctorate degree in human genetics and his background spans experience in molecular biology, experimental embryology, clinical care and administrative oversight of clinical services across an integrated health system. He maintains an academic affiliation as an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Utah where his clinical practice focuses on cardiovascular genetics with a pediatric emphasis. Prior to this role he directed the Clinical Genetics Institute (CGI) for Intermountain Healthcare where he oversaw provision of genetic services, implementation of Genetic Testing Stewardship Program and development of a system-wide infrastructure for storage and use of genomic data. The CGI also worked closely with Intermountain’s partner payers on issues of test coverage and medical policy related to genetics.
Board Certifications
2007-Present American Board of Medical Genetics (Sub: Clinical Genetics), Certified
2003-2013 Board Certified in Pediatrics
Scholastic Honors/Awards
1991 Phi Beta Kappa, Cum Laude, University of Utah
1993 Howard Hughes Medical Student Research Fellowship Award
1994 James A. Bush Memorial Student Research Award
2002 Dean’s List for Excellence in Teaching by a House Officer, University of Arizona
2003 Graduating Resident Award for Excellence in Research, University of Arizona.
2003 NIH Medical Loan Repayment Award.
2004 NIH Medical Loan Repayment Award Recipient
Appearances
Using genetic services to improve each aspect of your Quadruple Aim goals
Selected Publications
Evaluating use of changing technologies for rapid next-generation sequencing in pediatrics
Targeted gene panel sequencing for the rapid diagnosis of acutely ill infants
It’s been 20 years since the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and 70 years since the discovery of DNA's double helix by James Watson, Francis Crick and Rosalind Franklin in 1953.
