Past Events
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Sep 20Decoding the Genetic Test Report: The BasicsPresenters: Sara Zoran, MS, CGC and James Weber, PhD Session Objectives: Define basic genetic terms and concepts as they relate to a genetic test report Navigate the major elements of a genetic test report. Describe variant analysis and classification at a high level Discuss challenges and solutions to implementing genomic medicine in a NICU setting [uw-reusable-content …
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Aug 19Clinical Information Required by Testing Labs
Presenter: James Weber, PhD Learning Objectives: Discuss evidence supporting the increase in ES/GS diagnostic yield with provision of thorough phenotypic information using HPO terms and parental samples to test labs Discuss challenges and solutions to implementing genomic medicine in a NICU setting [uw-reusable-content id=”2429″]
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Jul 26Dysmorphology and Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) in the NICU Setting
Presenters: Carolyn Scoptur, APNP and Jennifer Stengrevics, PAC Learning Objectives: Describe a basic dysmorphology exam Describe phenotypic abnormalities using standardized HPO vocabulary Identify clinician resources for dysmorphology exams and HPO terms Discuss challenges and solutions to implementing genomic medicine in a NICU setting [uw-reusable-content id=”2429″]
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Jun 24Evidence and Recommendation for Genomic (ES/GS) Testing in Critically Ill Neonates
Presenter: April Hall, PhD, MS, CGC Learning Objectives: Describe evidence regarding diagnostic yield of ES/GS in critically ill neonates (CIN) Describe evidence for clinical utility of ES/GS in CIN Describe literature supporting the cost efficiency of ES/GS utilization in CIN Discuss challenges and solutions to implementing genomic medicine in a NICU setting [uw-reusable-content id=”2429″]
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May 31Using Evidence Based Criteria to Identify Critically Ill Neonate Candidates for Genomic Testing
Presenter: Jess Scott Schwoerer, MD Learning Objectives: Describe clinical presentations in critically ill neonates (CIN) that indicate ES/GS testing Identify clinical presentations in CIN that indicate other genetic testing Discuss challenges and solutions to implementing genomic medicine in a NICU setting [uw-reusable-content id=”2429″]
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Apr 262024 WIGCA Annual Education Conference
Lawrence University, 711 East John St, Appleton, WI, 54911
Registration is now open for the 2024 WIGCA Annual Education Conference! This year’s conference will be held in person on Friday, April 26th, 2024 from 8:30am – 5:30pm. There will be over five hours of CEU eligible content this year. Learn More Register
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Nov 102023 Wisconsin Genetics Exchange
Marshfield, WI
Registration is now open for the Wisconsin Genetics Exchange on Friday, November 10, 2023. The deadline to register is Friday October 27th, 2023. This in-person conference will be held at PreventionGenetics Laboratory in Marshfield, WI. Register WIGCA is excited to be offering this conference for Genetics Professionals, with the support of a grant from Exact …