International Congress of Genetics

Genomics update: New technologies and clinical cases
Satellite Meeting - Saturday 15 July 2023, 1000 - 1600hrs
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

For GPs, specialists, nurses and other health professionals interested in genomics in clinical practice.

Escape Zoom, office, home demands! Learn, eat, network and discuss genomics.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Lectures
Genomics '101'

Simple case: the evolution of genetic testing, screening and management of spinal muscular atrophy

Complex case: dual variant infantile epilepsy

Breakout rooms: new technologies
Polygenic risk scores
Precision medicine and targeted cancer treatments
Pharmacogenomics

Panel discussion
Has genomics met its promise?

Learn from the top people experienced in the field, including

Dr Alison Archibald, Bonney Corbin, Prof Martin Delatycki, Prof Clara Gaff, Prof Lynn Gillam, Prof Sean Grimmond, Dr Katherine Howell, Prof Paul James, A/Prof Seb Lunke, Dr Sam Mostafa, A/Prof Adrienne Sexton, Dr Jane Tiller, A/Prof Alison Trainer

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Refresh basic genetics/genomic principles and processes
Identify when a patient is suitable for genetic or genomic testing and how to select the right test at the right time
Appreciate clinicians’ roles across the genomic testing pathway
Describe complexities of communicating with patients and families around consent, result disclosure and follow up
Understand the science behind polygenic risk scores, pharmacogenomics and precision cancer therapies

REGISTRATION
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Meeting Registration: $200 inc gst
Full Time Student Registration: $120 inc gst

Inclusions:
Attendance at sessions
Morning tea and lunch

DETAILED PROGRAM

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