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ASHG Communications Manager
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For Immediate Release
Friday, September 18, 2015
12:00 pm U.S. Pacific Time (UTC-05:00)
WHEN:
Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 6-10, 2015
WHERE:
American Society of Human Genetics 2015 Annual Meeting
Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
WHAT:
Invited and platform (oral) sessions and other presentations of the latest of the latest research into genetic testing, sequencing, and counseling:
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 8:45-9:45 am, Hall F
Building Bridges Session: Barriers and drivers for the implementation of clinical sequencing: An international discussion
Moderator: Chris Gunter, ASHG 2015 Program Chair
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Hilton Ballroom 4
Invited Session: Policy challenges affecting clinical integration of next-generation sequencing: Advancing toward resolution
Moderators: Mary A. Majumder, Baylor College of Medicine; and Robert Cook-Deegan, Duke University
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2:30-4:30 pm, Room 309
Platform Session: Addressing the difficult regions of the genome
Moderator(s): Stephen Lincoln, Invitae; and Jennifer Lee, Greenwood Genetics Center
- 2:45-3:00 pm: An NGS-based carrier screen for congenital adrenal hyperplasia with 95% detection rate
D. Muzzey, Counsyl, et al - 3:45-4:00 pm: Next-generation sequencing-based genetic testing of autosomal polycystic kidney disease
P.C. Wu, National Taiwan University, et al
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2:30-4:30 pm, Hilton Ballroom 4
Platform Session: Genetics/genomics education: From pupils to parents
Moderator(s): Arti Pandya, UNC Chapel Hill; and Karen Weissbecker-Reimer, Tulane University
Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:00-7:00 pm, Room 307
Platform Session: The real next gen: Reproductive genetics
Moderator(s): Urvashi Surti, University of Pittsburgh; and Brynn Levy, Columbia University Medical Center
- 5:30-5:45 pm: Expanding non-invasive prenatal testing to include microdeletions and segmental aneuploidy: Cause for concern?
T. Sahoo, Combimatrix, et al - 6:45-7:00 pm: Assessing genetic counsellors’ use of shared decision-making
P. H. Birch, University of British Columbia, et al
Friday, Oct. 9, 2:15-4:15 pm, Hilton Ballroom 4
Platform Session: The Real World: Translating sequencing into the clinic
Moderator(s): Joon-Ho Yu, University of Washington; and Jen McCormick, Mayo Clinic
Friday, Oct. 9, 2:15-4:15 pm, Ballroom III
Platform Session: The zen of gene and variant assessment
Moderator(s): Shashikant Kulkarni, Washington University in St. Louis; and Yaping Yang, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2:30-2:45 pm: Classifying variants detected by whole genome sequencing of a healthy population: The good, the bad, and the ugly
S. Punj, Oregon Health & Science University, et al - 3:30-3:45 pm: Frequency of cardiovascular secondary findings on whole-exome sequencing and utilization in familial testing
R. Tousignant, GeneDx, et al
- 4:00-4:15 pm: Clinical perspectives on inconclusive genetic test results for osteogenesis imperfects in children with unexplained fractures: Are families at risk if they engage in parental testing for VUS?
E. Youngblom, University of Washington, et al
Friday, Oct. 9, 4:30-6:30 pm, Ballroom I
Platform Session: Changing landscape of genomic testing
Moderator(s): Lora Bean, Emory University; and Belinda Chong, VCGS, MCRI
Saturday, Oct. 10, 1:45-3:45 pm, Hall F
Invited Session: Integrating genomes and transcriptomes to understand human disease
Moderators: Michael J. Clark, Personalis; and Tuuli Lappalainen, New York Genome Center
Saturday, Oct. 10, 3:15-3:45 pm, Hilton Ballroom 1
Invited Presentation: DTC testing and genomic medicine: A cautionary tale
J. D. Tenenbaum, Duke University
Ongoing: Posters Open for Viewing, Exhibit Hall
Clinical Genetic Testing, Posters 1918-2099
Ethical, Legal, Social, and Policy Issues, Posters 2155-2195
Genetic Counseling, Posters 2196-2215
Prenatal, Perinatal and Reproductive Genetics, Posters 2100-2154
About the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
Founded in 1948, the American Society of Human Genetics is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide. Its nearly 8,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses, and others with an interest in human genetics. The Society serves scientists, health professionals, and the public by providing forums to: (1) share research results through the ASHG Annual Meeting and in The American Journal of Human Genetics; (2) advance genetic research by advocating for research support; (3) educate current and future genetics professionals, health care providers, advocates, policymakers, educators, students, and the public about all aspects of human genetics; and (4) promote genetic services and support responsible social and scientific policies. For more information, visit: http://www.ashg.org.
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