Ashg To Host Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) will big nan Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium connected December 2-3. This inaugural ensures that groundbreaking investigation and objective innovations are accessible to scientists, clinicians, and educators.

Rare illness patients often look a years-long diagnostic odyssey. The December Virtual Symposium make definite that state-of-the-art methodologies-such arsenic long-read sequencing, RNA-Seq, and federated version sharing- are accessible worldwide. By offering these resources digitally, ASHG empowers professionals to enactment existent connected emerging technologies, amended diligent outcomes, and accelerate discovery.

ASHG recognizes that nan gait of find successful genetics and genomics investigation demands continuous learning beyond its yearly meeting. Through its online programs, ASHG has built a robust integer ecosystem offering webinars, symposia, workshops, and podcasts that bring front-line subject straight to members and nan world investigation organization year-round. This virtual symposium is simply a cornerstone of that strategy, reducing barriers to knowledge and fostering collaboration."

Elisha Roberson, PhD, Digital Learning Committee Chair

Over 2 days, this arena will characteristic 16 talks delivered by starring experts successful uncommon illness test and genomic technologies. Each convention includes interactive Q&A, and attendees tin gain up to six CME credits, reinforcing ASHG's committedness to master improvement alongside technological advancement. Keynote speakers see Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, MPH and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas, MD, PhD who will speak astir personalized cistron editing therapy, and Helene Cederroth, PhD and Eric Klee, PhD who will speak astir nan Undiagnosed Hackathon – a collaborative inaugural bringing multidisciplinary teams together to lick challenging cases for individuals surviving pinch undiagnosed conditions.