ASHG 2018 Tipsheet: Polygenic Risk Scores

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
10:00 a.m. U.S. Pacific Time

Media Contact:
Ann Klinck
301.634.7342
press@ashg.org

WHEN:

Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 16-20, 2018

WHERE:

American Society of Human Genetics 2018 Annual Meeting
San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

WHAT:

Invited and platform (oral) sessions and other presentations of the latest research on polygenic risk scores, which are personalized, genomic scores that estimate a person’s genetic likelihood of a particular trait or disease.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018

9:00-9:15 a.m., Room 6A, Upper Level
Presentation: Mosaic chromosomal alterations increase proliferative loads from rare coding variants and common polygenic risk.
P. Loh, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, et al

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Ballroom 20BC, Upper Level
Session: Clinical Spotlight: Realizing the Promise of Common Genomic Variation in Rare and Common Disease: Clinical Implementation of Polygenic Risk Scores

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018

8:30-8:45 a.m., Ballroom 20D, Upper Level
Presentation: Evaluating geographic differences in polygenic risk in Finland.
S. Kerminen, University of Helsinki, et al

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

9:00-9:15 a.m., Room 6E, Upper Level
Presentation: Predicting incident cardiometabolic and cancer events using highly polygenic risk scores.
N. Mars, University of Helsinki, et al

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

8:30-9:30 a.m., Ballroom 20D, Upper Level
Session: Biases of Polygenic Risk Scores

10-10:15 a.m., Room 6A, Upper Level
Presentation: Leveraging gene expression to understand the consequences of polygenic risk scores for disease in healthy individuals.
A. Claringbould, University Medical Centre Groningen, et al

Ongoing: Posters Open for Viewing, Exhibit Hall, Halls D-H, Ground Level
Topics: Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders, Posters 2115-2664;
and Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology, Posters 3250-3567

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.