About
TrakGene Pedigree is a comprehensive genetics software platform purpose-built for clinical genetics professionals, genetic counselors, and healthcare organizations. At its core is an intuitive automated pedigree chart maker that generates accurate family history diagrams from patient-submitted data, eliminating manual drafting and reducing administrative burden. The platform features an AI Copilot that intelligently suggests associated genes, phenotypes, and diseases, helping clinicians make faster, evidence-based decisions. Phenotyping is standardized through integration with the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO), ensuring consistent terminology across teams and institutions. Genotyping capabilities are integrated with ClinVar, enabling real-time pathology classification of recorded variants. For oncology-focused practices, TrakGene includes built-in cancer risk tools such as CanRisk and GAIL, which calculate and store personalized risk scores directly within patient records. Each family member receives a full electronic genomic health record tied to the pedigree, providing a holistic view of inherited conditions across generations. TrakGene supports patient engagement through a secure portal where patients can submit family history, consent, and other data electronically. The platform offers robust interoperability via HL7 FHIR and custom APIs through its SDK, enabling seamless integration with existing hospital information systems. Deployment is flexible—organizations can choose between on-premise or cloud hosting. The platform is compliant with HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2, and ISO 27001, with 256-bit encryption and granular user access controls. TrakGene is trusted by leading institutions including NHS Clinical Genetics Services, The Florey Institute, and New South Wales Health.
Key Features
- Automated Pedigree Chart Maker: Automatically generates accurate genetic pedigree charts from patient-submitted family history data, removing the need for manual diagramming.
- AI Copilot: Provides intelligent, real-time suggestions for associated genes, phenotypes, and diseases to assist clinical decision-making.
- Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) Integration: Standardizes phenotypic documentation using HPO terms, ensuring consistent clinical vocabulary across teams and institutions.
- Integrated Cancer Risk Tools: Includes CanRisk and GAIL risk calculators that compute and store personalized cancer risk scores within patient genomic records.
- HL7 FHIR Interoperability & API SDK: Enables seamless integration with existing hospital systems through HL7 FHIR support and a custom API Software Development Kit.
Use Cases
- Clinical genetics departments automating pedigree chart generation directly from patient-submitted family history questionnaires.
- Genetic counselors using integrated HPO phenotyping to standardize and document patient phenotypic abnormalities across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Oncology genetics services calculating personalized hereditary cancer risk scores using built-in CanRisk and GAIL tools.
- Genomics research institutes maintaining comprehensive electronic genomic health records for study participants and their family members.
- Healthcare networks integrating TrakGene with existing hospital information systems via HL7 FHIR for seamless patient data exchange.
Pros
- Clinician-Designed Workflow: Developed in partnership with clinical geneticists, ensuring the interface and workflows reflect real-world clinical practice rather than generic software design.
- Enterprise-Grade Compliance: Fully compliant with HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2, and ISO 27001, with 256-bit encryption and granular user access controls for safe deployment in healthcare environments.
- Comprehensive All-in-One Platform: Combines pedigree drawing, genomic health records, risk assessment tools, patient engagement, and interoperability in a single integrated solution.
- Flexible Deployment Options: Supports both on-premise and cloud deployments, giving healthcare organizations full control over their data infrastructure and hosting preferences.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: Subscription-based pricing targeted at healthcare organizations and institutions may be cost-prohibitive for individual practitioners or small clinics.
- Requires Onboarding Process: Deployment involves a multi-step demo, planning, and evaluation process, making it unsuitable for rapid self-service adoption.
- IT Resources Needed for On-Premise Deployment: Organizations choosing on-premise hosting must provision and maintain their own server infrastructure, requiring dedicated IT support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TrakGene Pedigree used for?
TrakGene Pedigree is used by clinical genetics professionals to automate genetic pedigree chart creation, manage genomic health records, phenotype patients using HPO terms, assess cancer risk, and capture patient family history data electronically.
Is TrakGene HIPAA and GDPR compliant?
Yes. TrakGene is compliant with both HIPAA and GDPR, and has implemented a SOC2 and ISO 27001 Information Security Management System. It uses 256-bit encryption and granular user access controls to protect patient data.
How does the AI Copilot feature work?
The AI Copilot analyzes patient phenotype and family history data to intelligently suggest associated genes, phenotypes, and diseases, helping clinicians identify relevant genetic conditions more efficiently during consultations.
Can TrakGene integrate with other hospital systems?
Yes. TrakGene supports interoperability through HL7 FHIR and custom APIs via its API Software Development Kit (SDK), allowing it to interface with electronic medical records, laboratory systems, and other clinical platforms.
What deployment options does TrakGene offer?
TrakGene can be deployed on your organization's own on-premise servers or hosted on cloud infrastructure. The team works with clients to customize and trial the software before full deployment.
