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ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting
2023-03-14 - 2023-03-18 | Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 SW Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
March 14-18 | Online & Salt Lake City, Utah
The ACMG sponsors an Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting and other events offering educational content in clinical genetics with the purpose of serving its members, other healthcare professionals and the public. The 2023 meeting will be held from March 14-18, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Learn more on the meeting website.

Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research
2023-03-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Friday, March 17 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET | Online

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on the Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research will hold a webinar to discuss their newly released report. The report reviews and assesses existing methodologies, benefits, and challenges of using population descriptors in genetics and genomics research and suggests new best practices for their use. During the webinar, members of the committee will discuss the key findings and recommendations from the report and take questions from the audience.
Learn more and register for the event on the National Academies website.

PGx ECHO
2023-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Friday, March 17 | 1-2 pm ET (12-1 pm CT) | Online
The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy invites all actively practicing clinicians to join their Pharmacogenomics (PGx) ECHO project. PGx ECHO aims to improve health professionals’ confidence in using PGx in patient care by providing case-based education and consultation through telementoring. Every month, clinicians from across the nation seek PGx advice regarding real clinical cases. PGx ECHO is modeled on the all-teach-all-learn principle and encourages interactive and engaging discussion between attendees and facilitators.
The University of Minnesota works with colleagues at Children’s MN, Ferris State University, M Health Fairview, Manchester University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, and Sanford Health to coordinate and facilitate the monthly sessions. PGx ECHO meets the third Friday of every month over the lunch hour. For past ECHO cases and topics, and a schedule of upcoming cases, please visit the PGx ECHO website.
If you are interested in joining, please use this link to register.
PGx ECHO is for practicing clinicians with direct patient care responsibilities. Student learners are welcome to join.
If you would like to present a case or have any questions, please contact pgxecho@umn.edu.

Precision Nutrition: Connections Between Food, Environment & Health Mini-Symposium
2023-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, March 22 | 2-4 p.m. ET | Online
Join the UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Healthcare (PPMH) for Precision Nutrition: Connections Between Food, Environment & Health, a free virtual mini-symposium on Wednesday March 22, 2023 from 2:00-4:00pm ET. At this interactive event, you will engage in discussion with leading precision nutrition researchers at UNC.
Precision nutrition is an emerging personalized approach to nutrition that takes into account an individual’s unique dietary needs, lifestyle factors, and genetic makeup. This approach recognizes the intricate relationship between diet, environment, and health, acknowledging that what we eat and how we live can significantly impact our wellbeing. A precision nutrition approach also considers the individual’s unique health goals, such as managing a chronic condition or maintaining a healthy weight. By taking into account all of these factors, precision nutrition can help individuals make informed choices about their diet and lifestyle and achieve optimal health outcomes. Ultimately, precision nutrition recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health, and it tailors dietary recommendations and interventions to the individual.
Learn more and register on the UNC Precision Medicine website.

Data-driven Approaches to Define Rare Genetic Diseases
2023-03-23 15:00 - 16:15 | Virtual
Thursday, March 23 | 3 – 4:15 p.m. ET | Online

Beginning September 2022, NHGRI will host a new seminar series based on its Genomic Innovator Award Program, which supports innovative work by early-career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other team-science efforts. Each seminar will feature an early-career researcher and an established researcher. Their presentations will cover specific topics that showcase the creative ways that early-career investigators are accelerating genomics research.
Each seminar will include two speakers (each giving 20-minute talks) followed by a moderated Q&A session.
This seminar will be presented by speakers Melissa Haendel, Ph.D., FACMI of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Jessica Chong, Ph.D. of the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Please note: registration is required. Learn more and register on the Genomic Innovator Seminar Series website.

Reconstruction & Recording of Mammalian Development
2023-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Thursday, March 23 | 4-5 p.m. ET | Online

This seminar, Reconstruction and Recording of Mammalian Development, will be presented by Dr. Jay Shendure.
Jay Shendure is a professor in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. His research is focused on developing and applying new technologies in genomics. Shendure’s research group at the University of Washington pioneered exome sequencing and its application to Mendelian disorders, a strategy that has been applied to identify hundreds of disease-causing genes. Other notable accomplishments of Shendure’s laboratory include the first whole genome sequencing of a human fetus using samples obtained non-invasively from the parents and the sequencing of the HeLa genome in agreement with Henrietta Lacks’ family.
Learn more about the series and login to the meeting on the Duke Precision Genomics Collaboratory website.

Are We Ready for the Era of Genomic Medicine?
2023-03-24 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Friday, March 24 | 8 a.m. ET | Durham, NC & Online
Lori Orlando, MD, MHS, MMCI, Director of the Duke Precision Medicine Program and professor of medicine in the division of General Internal Medicine, will present at Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., March 24, 2023. Dr. Orlando will present, “Are We Ready for the Era of Genomic Medicine?”, sharing why precision medicine has the potential to prevent disease, detect it early, and provide patients personalized interventions.
Learn more on the Department of Medicine website.

Using the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health to identify the Earliest Determinants of Disease Evolution and Aging
2023-03-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Thursday, March 30 | 9 a.m. ET | Online
This webinar, “Using the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health to identify the Earliest Determinants of Disease Evolution and Aging,” will be presented by Dr. Philip Awadalla.
Professor Philip Awadalla is the National Scientific Director of the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrows Health (CanPath) and is the Executive Director of the Ontario Health Study (OHS). He is a Professor the Department of Molecular Genetics, and School of Public Health, at the University of Toronto. He is the Director of Computational Biology at the Ontario Institute of Cancer Research where he leads a research program studying the genomic and environmental determinants of early cancer evolution, aging, and studies fundamental processes shaping genomic variation.
Visit the IHCC Educational Webinar Series webpage to learn more and register.
Please note: Registration is required for this event.

Duke Precision Medicine Program Forum Series
2023-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Thursday, April 13 | 12-1 p.m. ET | Online
The Duke Precision Medicine Program Forum Series features speakers from Duke and beyond working on innovative research in clinical, translational, and basic sciences.
Kevin Shah, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine)
Duke Department of Medicine
Title: Implementation and Impact of a Risk Stratified Prostate Cancer Screening Algorithm in Duke Primary Care
Watch the recording on the Precision Medicine Forum Series website.

PGx ECHO
2023-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Friday, April 21 | 1-2 pm ET (12-1 pm CT) | Online
The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy invites all actively practicing clinicians to join their Pharmacogenomics (PGx) ECHO project. PGx ECHO aims to improve health professionals’ confidence in using PGx in patient care by providing case-based education and consultation through telementoring. Every month, clinicians from across the nation seek PGx advice regarding real clinical cases. PGx ECHO is modeled on the all-teach-all-learn principle and encourages interactive and engaging discussion between attendees and facilitators.
The University of Minnesota works with colleagues at Children’s MN, Ferris State University, M Health Fairview, Manchester University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, and Sanford Health to coordinate and facilitate the monthly sessions. PGx ECHO meets the third Friday of every month over the lunch hour. For past ECHO cases and topics, and a schedule of upcoming cases, please visit the PGx ECHO website.
If you are interested in joining, please use this link to register.
PGx ECHO is for practicing clinicians with direct patient care responsibilities. Student learners are welcome to join.
If you would like to present a case or have any questions, please contact pgxecho@umn.edu.

NHGRI National DNA Day 20th Anniversary Symposium
2023-04-25 09:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
Tuesday, April 25 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 pm. ET | Online & Bethesda, MD
On National DNA Day this year, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will host a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix.
Join NHGRI to explore the evolution and future of genomics research, learn about the greater impacts of genomics on society and discover the wide array of careers in genetics and genomics — from scientists to social media specialists!
The program will conclude with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
This event is free and open to the public. Join in person or virtually.
Learn more and register on the National DNA Day symposium website.

Leveraging Public Data to Understand Genetic Sensitivity to Air Pollution in Pediatric Asthma
2023-04-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, April 26 | 9 a.m. ET | Online
This webinar, “Leveraging Public Data to Understand Genetic Sensitivity to Air Pollution in Pediatric Asthma,” will be presented by Dr. Jelte Kelchtermans.

Dr. Jelte Kelchtermans is a pediatric pulmonology fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) where he integrates genomic, environmental, and clinical data to investigate air pollution sensitivity in pediatric asthma. Dr. Kelchtermans graduated from KULeuven in Belgium with a B.S. in Medicine in 2011 and earned his M.D. in 2015.
Visit the IHCC Educational Webinar Series webpage to learn more and register.
Please note: Registration is required for this event.

Coronary Heart Disease, Family History and Public Health: From Familial Hypercholesterolemia to Elevated Lipoprotein A
2023-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Thursday, April 27 | 11 am-12 p.m. ET | Online
CDC Webinar: Coronary Heart Disease, Family History and Public Health: From Familial Hypercholesterolemia to Elevated Lipoprotein A

Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States and around the world. In addition to known risk factors for heart disease, family history plays an important role. In the past decade, major advances have occurred at the intersection of genomics, heart disease and public health. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic disorder of cholesterol metabolism affecting millions of people, has emerged as public health genomics priority for preventing premature morbidity and mortality from heart disease. In addition, elevated lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) increases the risk of coronary heart disease, occur in 1 in 5 people, have a strong genetic basis, and accentuate the cardiovascular risk from FH and other risk factors.
This seminar will explore advances in FH and Lp(a) and the emerging clinical and public health approaches to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease using genetics and family history.
Please note: registration is required. Visit the CDC’s website to learn more and sign up.

Duke Precision Medicine Program Forum Series
2023-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Thursday, April 27 | 12-1 p.m. ET | Online
The Duke Precision Medicine Program Forum Series features speakers from Duke and beyond working on innovative research in clinical, translational, and basic sciences.
Michael Pencina, PhD
Vice Dean for Data Science
Duke University School of Medicine
Title: How do we make sure that health AI algorithms are in the service of humanity?
Learn more and register on the Precision Medicine Forum Series website.

Duke Precision Medicine Program Forum Series
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Thursday, May 11 | 12-1 p.m. ET | Online
The Duke Precision Medicine Program Forum Series features speakers from Duke and beyond working on innovative research in clinical, translational, and basic sciences.
Olivia Dong, PhD
Senior Research Health Economist
RTI Health Solutions
Title: How Are Genetic Tests Evaluated for Clinical Use in the UK?
Learn more and register on the Precision Medicine Forum Series website.

99th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research
2023-05-15 10:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
Monday, May 15 | 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Bethesda, MD & Online
The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 99th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on May 15, 2023.
Visit the NHGRI website for a detailed schedule of presentations.

We Screen Newborns Don’t We? Progress in DNA-based Population Screening
2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Thursday, May 18 | 10 – 11 a.m. ET | Online

Rapid advances and decreasing costs of human genome sequencing technologies are accelerating the integration of genomics into clinical practice. Although genomic sequencing has demonstrated utility as an indication-based diagnostic tool for certain diseases, the full potential of DNA sequencing for population-level screening is yet to be realized. DNA-based population screening has enormous potential to identify people with underlying genetic predisposition to serious diseases such as cancer and heart disease, who represent 1–2% of the population. Early detection, disease prevention, and timely treatment can improve health outcomes and equity, and usher in a new era of precision public health.
Learn more and register for this webinar on the CDC Genomics and Precision Health website.
Speakers:
Jonathan S. Berg, MD, PhD
Bryson Distinguished Professor, Genetics and Medicine
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Laura Milko, PhD
Assistant Professor, Genetics
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

PGx ECHO
2023-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Friday, May 19 | 1-2 pm ET (12-1 pm CT) | Online
The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy invites all actively practicing clinicians to join their Pharmacogenomics (PGx) ECHO project. PGx ECHO aims to improve health professionals’ confidence in using PGx in patient care by providing case-based education and consultation through telementoring. Every month, clinicians from across the nation seek PGx advice regarding real clinical cases. PGx ECHO is modeled on the all-teach-all-learn principle and encourages interactive and engaging discussion between attendees and facilitators.
The University of Minnesota works with colleagues at Children’s MN, Ferris State University, M Health Fairview, Manchester University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, and Sanford Health to coordinate and facilitate the monthly sessions. PGx ECHO meets the third Friday of every month over the lunch hour. For past ECHO cases and topics, and a schedule of upcoming cases, please visit the PGx ECHO website.
If you are interested in joining, please use this link to register.
PGx ECHO is for practicing clinicians with direct patient care responsibilities. Student learners are welcome to join.
If you would like to present a case or have any questions, please contact pgxecho@umn.edu.

Multi-Cohort Mental Health Research and Analyst Training with Dementias Platform UK
2023-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Tuesday, May 23 | 9 a.m. | Online
This talk will be presented by Dr. Sarah Bauermeister, a cognitive neuropsychologist and epidemiologist.
Dementias Platform UK (DPUK) is a cohort repository for over 60 population and clinical cohorts across ~3.5m individuals. DPUK facilitates data access for multi-cohort multi-modal projects in mental health and neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Bauermeister will be presenting on DPUK and the training programme she leads for ECRs. She will also present on some exemplar multi-cohort multi-modal projects within her scientific programme.
Visit the IHCC Educational Webinar Series webpage to learn more and register.
Please note: Registration is required for this event.

Duke Precision Medicine Program Forum Series
2023-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Thursday, May 25 | 12-1 p.m. ET | Online
The Duke Precision Medicine Program Forum Series features speakers from Duke and beyond working on innovative research in clinical, translational, and basic sciences.
Katherine Collins, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate
Duke Molecular Physiology Institute
Precision Medicine Program T32
Title: Factors predicting who will stick with a lifestyle intervention: Utilizing precision medicine to improve healthy lifestyle behaviors
Learn more and register on the Precision Medicine Forum Series website.

Healthcare Professionals' Genomics Education Week
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-09 | Virtual
Monday, June 5 – Friday, June 9 | Online
Genomics is becoming an increasingly important part of patient care, but healthcare providers may not be aware of genomics education resources that are available. The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 5 to June 9, 2023, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education. This initiative will include panel discussions, webinars, Twitter chats and Q&As.
Follow on Twitter: #MedGeneEd23
Themes:

June 5: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
June 6: Pharmacogenomics
June 7: Careers in Genomics
June 8: Cancer Genomics/OB-GYN
June 9: Rare Diseases/Inclusive Genetics

Visit the NHGRI website for a detailed schedule of presentations.

Workshop: Next-Generation Screening - The Promise and Perils of DNA Sequencing of Newborns at Birth
2023-06-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, June 7 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET | Washington, D.C. & Online
On June 7, the Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health at the National Academy of Sciences will host a hybrid public workshop examining the use of DNA sequencing as a supplement to traditional newborn screenings for treatable, but not yet clinically evident, conditions. The workshop will feature family, patient advocate, and public health representative perspectives on the need for and readiness of newborn DNA sequencing and will explore potential impacts and risks.
Objectives:

Examine the known and expected benefits, and potential harms, of the widespread utilization of newborn DNA sequencing
Explore ethical as well as data security and ownership concerns associated with newborn DNA sequencing
Address issues of next-generation newborn screening equity in the U.S.

Seating is limited for in-person attendees and registration is required. To learn more about the workshop, please visit the project webpage.

PGx ECHO
2023-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Friday, June 16 | 1-2 pm ET (12-1 pm CT) | Online
The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy invites all actively practicing clinicians to join their Pharmacogenomics (PGx) ECHO project. PGx ECHO aims to improve health professionals’ confidence in using PGx in patient care by providing case-based education and consultation through telementoring. Every month, clinicians from across the nation seek PGx advice regarding real clinical cases. PGx ECHO is modeled on the all-teach-all-learn principle and encourages interactive and engaging discussion between attendees and facilitators.
The University of Minnesota works with colleagues at Children’s MN, Ferris State University, M Health Fairview, Manchester University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, and Sanford Health to coordinate and facilitate the monthly sessions. PGx ECHO meets the third Friday of every month over the lunch hour. For past ECHO cases and topics, and a schedule of upcoming cases, please visit the PGx ECHO website.
If you are interested in joining, please use this link to register.
PGx ECHO is for practicing clinicians with direct patient care responsibilities. Student learners are welcome to join.
If you would like to present a case or have any questions, please contact pgxecho@umn.edu.

NHGRI Division of Intramural Research Seminar
2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Thursday, June 22 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Bethesda, MD & Online
The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers celebrating genetics and genomics research. Speakers are selected by NHGRI intramural faculty and trainees and cover research topics of interest to a wide audience.
All seminars are free and open to the public. Registration is required for the webinar.
June 22 Speaker:
Harmit Malik, Ph.D.
Professor and Associate Director
Basic Sciences Division
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

View past presentations and learn more about upcoming seminars on the DIR seminar series website.

Emerging Trends in Gene Therapy: Thalassemia as a Case Study
2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Thursday, June 22 | 2-3 p.m. ET | Online
Although relatively new in terms of clinical application, several gene therapy-based treatments have, in recent years, received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and begun to be used in real world settings in the United States. In addition, clinical trials using either gene transfer or genome editing continue to show promise, with the potential to impact treatment for patients with a wide range of hereditary disorders in the future. This webinar will showcase thalassemia as a case example in emerging approaches in gene therapy.
Learn more and register for the webinar on the CDC event page.
Speakers:

Stefano Rivella, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Scientific Director of The Sickle Cell and Red Cell Disorders Curative Therapy Center,
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Sujit Sheth, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine

Muin J. Khoury MD, PhD
Director, Office of Genomics and Precision Public Health,
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Utility of Broad Scale Proteomics in Large Population Cohort Studies
2023-06-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Tuesday, June 27 | 9 a.m. ET | Online
Speaker: Dr. Cindy Lawley, Senior Director, Population Health at Olink Proteomics
Topic: Utility of broad scale proteomics in large population cohort studies to add power to associations between genetics and disease
To learn more and register, visit the GGMC Educational Webinar Series webpage, previously hosted by the International Hundred K+ Consortium (IHCC).
Please note: Registration is required for this webinar.

PGx ECHO
2023-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Friday, July 21 | 1-2 pm ET (12-1 pm CT) | Online
The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy invites all actively practicing clinicians to join their Pharmacogenomics (PGx) ECHO project. PGx ECHO aims to improve health professionals’ confidence in using PGx in patient care by providing case-based education and consultation through telementoring. Every month, clinicians from across the nation seek PGx advice regarding real clinical cases. PGx ECHO is modeled on the all-teach-all-learn principle and encourages interactive and engaging discussion between attendees and facilitators.
The University of Minnesota works with colleagues at Children’s MN, Ferris State University, M Health Fairview, Manchester University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, and Sanford Health to coordinate and facilitate the monthly sessions. PGx ECHO meets the third Friday of every month over the lunch hour. For past ECHO cases and topics, and a schedule of upcoming cases, please visit the PGx ECHO website.
If you are interested in joining, please use this link to register.
PGx ECHO is for practicing clinicians with direct patient care responsibilities. Student learners are welcome to join.
If you would like to present a case or have any questions, please contact pgxecho@umn.edu.

Reflections of a Biomedical Scientist on Four Continents: The Significance of Mentors, Students, Collaborators, and Interdisciplinarity
2023-07-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Thursday, July 27 | 8 a.m. ET | Online
Speaker: Prof. Juergen Reichardt, Adjunct Professor, Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University
Topic: Reflections of a Biomedical Scientist on Four Continents: The Significance of Mentors, Students, Collaborators, and Interdisciplinarity
To learn more and register, visit the GGMC Educational Webinar Series webpage, previously hosted by the International Hundred K+ Consortium (IHCC).
Please note: Registration is required for this webinar.

Pre-Application Webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, August 23 | 12-1 p.m. ET | Online

NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs: RFA-HG-23-017 and RFA-HG-23-018.
The purpose of these RFAs is to support investigator-initiated research in genomics and health equity, with the ultimate goal of developing approaches, generating and disseminating data, and implementing metrics or interventions that will advance the equitable use of genomics to improve health in U.S. populations.
Learn more and register on the NHGRI website.

The Clinical Geneticist Workforce: Challenges & Opportunities
2023-08-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Tuesday, August 29 | 3-4 p.m. ET | Online
The National Human Genome Research Institute is conducting Zoom-based “listening sessions” to help gather information from the national genetics and genomics community regarding the current and future state of the clinical geneticist workforce. This last session in the series will be co-moderated by Drs. Ben Solomon, Wendy Chung, Shoumita Dasgupta and Deb Regier.
Learn more and register on the NHGRI website.
