Clinical Skills Workshop | Genetics Testing in Epilepsy Patients
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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OVERVIEW :
Novel detection platforms have accelerated scientific discoveries of genes relevant to patients with epilepsy of all ages. The selection of patients that would most benefit from the genetic investigations, identification of the appropriate tests, and reporting of results are increasingly complex.
This interactive workshop reviews available testing platforms and outlines case scenario-driven testing algorithms. The aim is to provide practical clinical guide in selecting patients, testing methods, and the workflow involved in ordering, submitting, and reporting genetic tests.
Program:
Moderators: Danielle Andrade, MD, MSc, Ingo Helbig, MD, and Lacey Smith, MS, CGC
Activity Type
Skills Workshop
Credit
Non-CME
Format
In person
Career Stage
Early Career (typically 0-5 years from completion of training)
Mid-Career (typically 6-15 years from completion of training)
Senior (typically >15 years from completion of training)
Audience
Clinicians
Scientists/Researchers
Advanced Practice Providers
Fellows/Trainees
Nurses
Advocates
Demographic
Clinical
First-time Attendees
Research
Young Professionals