RareInsight simplifies the communication of genetic results for rare disease patients

Following a confirmed genetic diagnosis, rare disease patients and their families encounter significant challenges in accessing diagnostic information and support. Patients and non-specialists are increasingly expected to interpret and share test results; however, existing standards are primarily designed for specialists. These standards fail to address the needs of resource-limited populations where low genomic literacy hampers accurate dissemination of genetic results. This research introduces RareInsight, an open-source, interactive dashboard designed to enhance the accessibility, comprehension, and collaboration of genetic data among patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers. Developed using shinydashboard, RareInsight was evaluated using whole exome sequencing data from skeletal dysplasia patients. It allows users to input and view Variant Call Format files and includes a searchable ClinVar variant table with filtering options, providing access to multiple resources based on search terms. RareInsight aims to simplify the dissemination of complex genetic information beyond the clinical setting. This dashboard serves as a pilot study demonstrating the potential of patient-centered interactive dashboards for the rare disease community.