| | Respiratory: Practical Genomics with a Clinical Perspective 12-13 October 2017 Participants will: • Gain an overview of cutting-edge approaches in genetic medicine including the classification of rare diseases • Understand the importance of underlying genetics for patient management • Recognise appropriate indications for clinical genetic referrals • Comprehend the importance of and the challenges associated with targeting genetic mechanisms in a clinical setting Cardiology: Practical Genomics with a Clinical Perspective 2-3 November 2017 Participants will: • Gain a sound knowledge of the presentation and management of common inherited cardiac conditions and the cardiac involvement of neuromuscular disorders | | • Understand the investigation of SADS including molecular autopsy • Appreciate the limitations of genetic andgenomic technologies and counsellingconsiderations for inherited cardiovascular disorders Gastroenterology: Practical Genomics with a Clinical Perspective 23-24 November 2017 Participants will: • Develop an understanding of complex disease genetics, and in particular, advances in our understanding of the genetic basis for bowel and liver diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease • Learn about advances in pharmacogenetics and how we can use genetic testing to improve safe and effective treatment of gastrointestinal disorders • Appreciate how genome and exome sequencing can be used in individual patients for diagnosis of rarer gastrointestinal disorders and to target cancer therapies more | |
