Pathology Queensland event: Genomics in Healthcare Workshop 2

Organised by Pathology Queensland

Genomics Workshop 1 explored the impact of genomics on clinical care and provided background information on classical and molecular genetics, genetic mutations, molecular and cyto-genomic techniques as well as the associated diagnostic and technical issues.

Workshop 2 will build on knowledge gained from Workshop 1 and will focus on the social and familial impact of genomics, cytogenetic analysis and the detection and interpretation of germline and somatic sequence variants.

Programme

• Social and Familial Impact of Genomics
• Cytogenetic Analysis
• Introductory Bioinformatics
• Variant Curation for Germline Diseases
• Variant Curation for Somatic Mutations

Video Conference Details (remote sites):

Please note that the video conference code for the PQ Genomics in Healthcare Workshop 1 from QLD Health sites will be 800009. Your site will be able to connect to the video conference from 9.00am – please ensure that when your site connects you have your system on mute.

All telephone participants, please dial 1300 590 084 followed by the number: 800009

All non-QLD Health video conference clients, please contact Telehealth  Services on 1800 066 888 for additional connection advice.

Enquiries

please contact Dr Irma Gresshoff at i.gresshoff@uq.edu.au

This workshop is intended for both Clinicians and Scientists and follows on from the Pathology Queensland Grand Rounds Genomics Sessions held on 8 February, 12 April and 7 June this year as well as Genomics Workshop 1. Everyone is encouraged to attend, but for those who are unable to attend, the sessions will be recorded and made available.