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Expert Warns: Biomarker Tests Risk Discrimination Without Safeguards

8/7/2025

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Dr. Lawren VandeVrede warns against conducting biomarker tests on cognitively healthy individuals outside of research environments. He highlights serious risks, including potential discrimination that could impact insurance and driving rights. With insufficient legislative safeguards in place, VandeVrede stresses the importance of demonstrating tangible benefits before adopting such testing broadly.

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Dr. Lawren VandeVrede warns against conducting biomarker tests on cognitively healthy individuals outside of research environments. He highlights serious risks, including potential discrimination that could impact insurance and driving rights. With insufficient legislative safeguards in place, VandeVrede stresses the importance of demonstrating tangible benefits before adopting such testing broadly.