Healthcare Professionals' Genomics Education Week

Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Case Studies

11:00 a.m. ET

ISCC-PEG Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing (DTC-GT) project group will host a panel of genetics professionals to discuss clinical vignettes related to DTC-GT.

For a refresher about DTC-GT, participants are encouraged to view the 2021 Healthcare Provider Education Week webinar: DTC-GT for Healthcare Professionals.

Ask A Curator – Healthcare Professionals

12:00 p.m. ET
9:00 a.m. PT
5:00 p.m. GMT

PharmGKB continues its Ask A Curator series with an event designed for healthcare professionals new to pharmacogenomics and PharmGKB. If you have a specific question about using PharmGKB or just want some guidance on getting started, join our informal, virtual Q&A session with PharmGKB curators.

This event is now fully booked. The PharmGKB Twitter account @pharmgkb will be live tweeting to share tips about our resources using #AskACurator. You can also join our mailing list to be notified about future Ask A Curator sessions.

Ask Me Anything about Implementing Pharmacogenomics

10:00 a.m. ET
7:00 a.m. PT

Want to implement pharmacogenomics at your institution but need some advice? Join us @cpicpgx for a Twitter chat about all things implementation with our expert panel: Cyrine Haider (@cyrineeliana), Clinical Pharmacogenetics Coordinator at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Phil Empey (@philempey), Associate Director for Pharmacogenomics of the Pitt/UPMC Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Sony Tuteja (@sony_tuteja), Research Assistant Professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Use #CPICchat to follow along and send in your own questions. You can also tweet questions in advance to @cpicpgx using #CPICchat.

Vascular Genetics: Approaches to Aortopathies and Arteriopathies

11:00 a.m. ET

Join us for this session on how to:

1. Understand genes that contribute in Mendelian fashion to syndromic and non-syndromic heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease
2. Recognize the contribution of common alleles in arterial vascular disease
3. Appreciate the role of signaling pathways in aortopathy and arteriopathy

To Register:

Email AHA.GPM.Council@heart.org to register. Please list “Vascular Genetics” in the subject line of your email.

Cardiovascular Pharmacogenomics for Healthcare Providers

2:00 p.m. ET

Join us for this session on how to:

1. Understand why pharmacogenetics/genomics is becoming more important in patients with cardiovascular disease
2. Identify current pharmacogenetic clinical guidelines & recommendations for cardiovascular drugs
3. Apply pharmacogenetics to a patient case with cardiovascular disease
4. Recall resources and ongoing research in cardiovascular pharmacogenetics

To Register:

Email AHA.GPM.Council@heart.org to register Please list “CV Pharmacogenomics” in the subject line of your email.

Ask Me Anything: Diversity in Clinical Genetics and Developing Inclusive Resources

8:00 a.m. Hawaii Time (HT)
11:00 a.m. PT
2:00 p.m. ET

Join the Minority Genetic Professionals Network (MGPN, @minoritygenetic) on Wednesday, June 8th on Twitter for an #AskMeAnything session. MGPN serves as an organized space where racially and ethnically diverse genetic professionals and students can connect and have support to become leaders in their professions. Building a more diverse workforce in clinical genetics is a critical step in moving toward healthcare equity and leads to increased access to genetic services for racial and ethnic minority communities. Follow us on Twitter @minoritygenetic where we will be highlighting educational resources made by our members. Our staff will be live tweeting and ready to answer your questions about how you can ensure your institution's resources are inclusive! This event will an engaging conversation for all, for both providers and patients, educators and students. Use #GeneChat to follow the conversation.

Inclusive Genomics: Uncovering the Complexity of Genomic Diversity

11:00 a.m. ET

Join us for this session on how to:

1. Understand the importance of making genomic studies more diverse and representative of the human population
2. Recognize the historical and current inequities in genomics related to diversity and inclusion
3. Appreciate that diversity in the genomic workforce can positively influence research and genetic medicine implementation

To Register:

Email AHA.GPM.Council@heart.org to register. Please list “Inclusive Genomics” in the subject line of your email.

The UTHealth Cardiovascular Genetics Certificate Program: On-Demand Online Genetics Training for Clinicians

11:00 a.m. ET

8:00 a.m. PT

10:00 a.m. CT

The UTHealth Cardiovascular Genetics Certificate program is a newly developed genetic certificate program for clinicians featuring online training modules in genetics. The target audience, primary care providers, cardiologists and nurses, are the gatekeepers for most patients with genetically triggered cardiovascular diseases. The course is intended to fill an unmet gap in genetics education outside of pediatric and cancer genetics. Learners can earn up to 8.5 CME or CE hours if they complete the entire course.

Join link: https://uthealth.webex.com/uthealth/j.php?MTID=m9bc515bb6efa9a6e7515b89f8b09e509

Webinar number: 2622 924 4772

Webinar password: sWZ9fcCmM45 (79993226 from phones)

Join by phone +1-415-655-0001 US Toll

1-844-621-3956 United States Toll Free

Access code: 262 292 44772

Navigating Germline vs. Somatic Testing in Cancer Care: A Multi-disciplinary Panel Discussion

12:00 p.m. ET

Genomic tumor testing performed for treatment decision-making may also identify variants associated with hereditary cancer risk. However, interpreting possible hereditary or germline risks based on genomic tumor testing can be challenging.

Join The Jackson Laboratory for an educational webinar in which a multidisciplinary panel of clinical and laboratory experts will discuss cases that demonstrate the ability and limitations of tumor testing to identify hereditary cancer risks.

Panelists:

• Kate Reed, M.P.H., Sc.M., CGC, Director, Precision Oncology Education, The Jackson Laboratory
• Nick Renzette, Ph.D., Supervisor, Clinical Data Analysis & Reporting, The Jackson Laboratory
• Stephanie Sharp, M.S., CGC, Genetic Counselor, Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic, Maine Medical Center
• Christine Walko, Pharm.D., BCOP, FCCP, Associate Member, Individualized Cancer Management, Moffitt Cancer Center

Cancer Genomics: How to Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk as Oncology Nurses

1:00 p.m. ET

Oncology nurses play an essential role in supporting people with cancer when they receive complex genomic information that is used to inform their treatment plan. The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) wants to assure that the current and next generation of oncology nurses know the science, can apply the latest evidence in practice, and translate genomics information to patients and families. ONS offers a genomics taxonomy, a multitude of educational offerings, and point-of-care tools to support oncology nursing practice. Learn about these resources and how to integrate them into your practice by attending this learning activity.

Genomic Medicine and the Primary Care Physician: The role of the Molecular Diagnostics Community in Resident and Physician Training

1:00 p.m. ET

Developments in genomics are profoundly influencing every aspect of medical practice. With the increasing use of genetic and genomic testing, patients and their families are often turning to primary care physicians (PCPs) for discussion and advice regarding tests, implications, and results. Yet, navigating this ever-growing and complex field can be challenging without a working knowledge of the basics and the resources. A critical component in expanding PCP genomic literacy lies in the education of physicians in training and in practice. This presentation focuses on the recently published report of the Association for Molecular Pathology Training and Education Committee on a Suggested Framework for Primary Care Resident Training in Genomic Medicine. It will outline the key role of the molecular professionals to facilitate the education of residents in accordance with curriculum guidelines and requirements for the residency as part of a multidisciplinary approach, coordinated by the primary care program.

Rare Diseases Genomics Trivia

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

The Division of Rare Diseases Research Innovation (DRDRI) will post 10 trivia questions at 9:00 a.m. and participants will have until 2:00 p.m. to answer the poll questions and after 2 pm the correct answers will be provided. Participants will be encouraged to share their scores and questions will be focused on rare diseases genomics. #RareDiseases

Key Concepts and Best Practices in Cardiovascular Genetic Testing: A Case of Pediatric Cardiomyopathy

12:00 p.m. ET

Join us for this session on how to:

1. Apply use of gene panel testing to confirm a cardiomyopathy diagnosis in a case-based format
2. Illustrate the limitations and pitfalls of genetic testing
3. Identify relevant educational materials

To Register:

Email AHA.GPM.Council@heart.org to register. Please list “Pediatric” in the subject line of your email.