May

21

Update on the Regulation of LDTs: FDA, VALID Act, CLIA Modernization, and More

Sponsored by the ACMG Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee 

During this webinar members of ACMG’s Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee and Policy Team will provide updates on potential changes to the regulation of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) in the US. Speakers will provide updates on the current status of the FDA’s proposed rule on regulation of LDTs and its implementation. They will also provide updates on congressional involvement, including legislative efforts such as the VALID Act and CLIA Modernization. 

June

18

Obtaining Funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and Utilizing a Recent PCORI Project to Better Support Black and Hispanic Parents of Children with Disabilities

Sponsored by the Education Committee

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July

16

Advances in Gene Therapy - 2024 Update

Sponsored by the Therapeutics Committee

Access our on-demand webinar, a follow-up to the 2022 Summer Gene Therapy Webinar, featuring essential updates and in-depth insights on groundbreaking advancements in gene therapy. Stay up to date on cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of genetic medicine.

September

17

The Utility and limitations of Diagnostic Transcriptome RNA Sequencing in Mendelian Disorders 

Exome and genome sequencing have become cornerstones of genetic diagnostics, yet a significant number of cases yield uncertain or inconclusive results. In this webinar, Dr. Pengfei Liu of Baylor College of Medicine will delve into the application of RNA sequencing as a powerful adjunct to traditional DNA-based methods. The session will focus on how RNA sequencing can enhance diagnostic yield by providing insights into gene expression and splicing abnormalities, thus offering solutions for challenging cases that remain unresolved with exome or genome sequencing alone.

October 

15

Classification Investigation - Examining Pathogenicity of DMD Variants Detected on Carrier Screening

Explore an insightful panel discussion on carrier screening for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and its impact on reproductive decision-making. Expert speakers from Baylor College of Medicine and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, including Ms. Blake Vuocolo, MS, CGC, Mrs. Kayla Banks, MS, CGC, and Ms. Sandra Darilek, MS, CGC, delve into the latest DMD genotype research, trends in variant pathogenicity, and real-world cases in this on-demand session.

November

19

The Ethical Principles Every Geneticist Needs to know

Sponsored by the ACMG Social, Ethical, Legal Issues Committee

This webinar aims to provide genetics professionals with an understanding of relevant ethical principles and considerations in patient care. An emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations in the clinic and diagnostic laboratory settings as demonstrated through case vignettes. Core ethical principles for discussion will be selected from the following list:  

1. Privacy and confidentiality
2. Informed consent and juvenile assent
3. Beneficence and non- maleficence
4. Genetic discrimination and stigmatization
5. Justice and Equitable access to genomic technologies
6. Autonomy
7. Conflicts of Interest
8. Reproductive issues