Aug
09
Posted by Carolyn Martin on August 9th, 2018
Posted in: Health Literacy, Training & Education
Tags: genetics, genomics
Many of your patrons may have an interest or even have had a clinical genetic test or done a direct to consumer genetic test. The next PNR Rendezvous session is an opportunity to learn more about both clinical and consumer genetic tests regarding health.
When: Wednesday, August 15 starting at Noon, Alaska Time, 1:00pm PT, 2:00pm MT
Session title: Genetic Testing in the Era of Genomic Sequencing
Summary: This presentation will include information on current genetic testing and genetic counseling practices, with a focus on the implementation of new sequencing technologies into clinical medicine. Implications and ethical considerations for both clinical and direct to consumer genetic tests will be discussed.
Presenter: Laura Amendola, MS CGC, Licensed Genetic Counselor, Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Washington
How to join: Registration is encouraged but not required
The session is worth 1 Medical Library Association CE for attending live or the watching the recording (up to 6 months from the live session).
We hope you can attend!