Genomics update: New technologies and clinical cases Satellite Meeting

Date
15 Jul 2023
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Cost
$300

Available to
Practice Nurses
General Practitioners
Allied Health Practitioners
Medical Specialist

Continuing Professional Development

RACGP CPD Approved Activity for 4.5 hours of Educational Activities

Event Location
Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf VIC 3006

Escape Zoom, office, home demands! Learn, eat, network and discuss genomics!

For GPs, specialists, nurses and other health professionals interested in genomics in clinical practice

Learn from the top people experienced in the field, including clinicians, scientists, researchers, ethicists and community representatives.

Speakers

  • Dr Alison Archibald
  • Prof Martin Delatycki
  • Prof Clara Gaff, Prof Lynn Gillam
  • Prof Sean Grimmond
  • Dr Katherine Howell
  • Prof Paul James
  • A/Prof Seb Lunke,
  • Dr Sam Mostafa
  • A/Prof Adrienne Sexton,
  • Dr Jane Tiller
  • A/Prof Alison Trainer

Cost

$300 including morning tea and lunch

Full Time Student Registration: $180 inc gst

Further information and registration 

Learning outcomes:

  • Refresh basic genetics/genomic principles and processes 
  • Identify when a patient is suitable for genetic or genomic testing and how to select the right test at the right time
  • Appreciate clinicians’ roles across the genomic testing pathway
  • Describe complexities of communicating with patients and families around consent, result disclosure and follow up
  • Understand the science behind polygenic risk scores, pharmacogenomics and precision cancer therapies