2022 Webinar Series
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January 26, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: 1000 Mosaic Embryos and More: Status Update on PGT-A Intermediate Copy Number
Presented By: ART/Infertility SIG
Speaker: Andria G. Besser, CGC, NYU Langone Fertility Center
Learning Objectives
- Describe how embryonic mosaicism is inferred via preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) and recognize the limitations of
this diagnosis.
- Differentiate between the significance of mosaic results identified in the preimplantation embryo from those identified in the prenatal and
postnatal period.
- Examine current data surrounding outcomes of mosaic embryo transfers.
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February 9, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Genetic Testing in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
Presented By: Pediatric and Clinical SIG
Speaker: Halie May, CGC, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Learning Objectives
- Classify clinical features of genetic and non-genetic forms of cerebral palsy (CP)
- Identify different genes involved in CP
- Integrate current genetic research on CP into practice
- Evaluate appropriate genetic testing work up for patients with CP
- Discuss emotional implications of a genetic diagnosis in a patient with CP
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February 23, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Strategies for Self-Care and Mindfulness
Presented By: 2022 Webinar Subcommittee
Speaker: Nadine Channoui, MS, CGC
Learning Objectives
- Locate resources relevant to self-care planning.
- Experience one practice of guided meditation.
- Identify multiple forms of self-care, collective-care, and mindfulness.
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March 11th, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Preimplantation Genetic Testing for the Genetic Counselor
Presented By: 2022 Webinar Subcommittee
Speaker: Sheila Johal
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the methodology of PGT-M
- Examine challenging indications for PGT-M using case examples.
- Identify how genetic counselors may assist patients pursuing PGT-M
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March 23rd, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Writing High Quality Abstracts- Insights from the Abstract Review Workgroup
Presented By: 2022 Webinar Subcommittee
Speaker: Katie Lewis and Sharon Aufox
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the Abstract WG process and criteria for reviewing abstracts
- Evaluate high quality abstracts for their strengths
- Identify practical tips for creating high quality abstracts
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April 6, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: An update on the genetic landscape of hearing loss through the lens of Usher Syndrome
Presented By: Opthamology & Hearing Loss SIG
Speakers: Marina Dutra-Clarke, Dana Schlegel
Learning Objectives
- Examine the utility of genetic counseling and testing for isolated and syndromic hearing loss
- Evaluate the psychosocial implications of vision loss at different stages of disease
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May 4, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: J.E.D.I. initiatives and Considerations for Genetic Counseling Student Lab/Industry Rotations.
Presented By: Lab and Industry SIG
Speakers: Michelle Moore, Tara Hart, Carla McGruder, Timikia Vaughn
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate actionable ways to incorporate DEI initiatives into lab/industry educational opportunities for current and prospective genetic counseling students
- Discuss strategies to improve the equity of how GC rotations and educational opportunities are offered
- Recognize strategies to increase accessibility for lab/industry rotations for current and prospective genetic counseling students
- Identify calls to action to integrate DEI initiatives into genetic counseling training
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May 18th, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Topic: Career Transition Roadmap: Taking a Strategic View of Your Career
Presented By: Late Career Sig
Learning Objectives
- Identify key life priorities as they apply to career
- Identify and prioritize core values as they apply to career
- Develop a strategy for determining career transition status
- Identify one executable action to move closer to your career goal
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May 25th, 2022; 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. CT
Topic: What’s new in Pharmacogenomics (PGx) in Psychiatry: Emerging research evidence and considerations for clinical utility, implementation, and counseling.
Presented By: Psychiatric SIG
Learning Objectives
- Examine the evidence for using PGx testing to guide depression treatment as compared to treatment as usual.
- Compare patient and providers’ perceptions of PGx testing for depression and its clinical implementation within a public healthcare system.
- Summarize patient preferences and needs for accessing PGx testing for depression, and the resulting considerations for pre- and post-test counseling.
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June 1st, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Topic: ¿Qué dijo?: Identifying resources to support Spanish speaking patients within genetic counseling
Presented By: Spanish Development SIG
Speakers: Cheyla Clark, MPH, MS, CG, Maria Hernandez, B.S, Amanda de Leon, MS, CGC
Learning Objectives
- Define language proficiency in healthcare and implications for genetic counseling.
- Explore and recognize the landscape of Spanish language resources and how to find them
- Understand the development of the Spanish working group at a specific institution and the process for reviewing Spanish language documents
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June 15, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Cell‐Free DNA Sequencing for Early Cancer Detection
Presented By: Cancer SIG
Speaker: Dr. Trevor Pugh, PhD, FACMG
Learning Objectives
- Understand some of the challenges with the collection, generation, and interpretation of liquid biopsy data in clinical studies
- Become acquainted with different biological aspects of cell-free DNA and associated technologies to detect early cancer
- Become acquainted with initatives in hereditary cancer to assess the use of cell-free DNA sequencing technologies for cancer screening
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June 29, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Introduction to genetic testing and counseling in nephrology
Presented By: Renal SIG
Speaker: Kelsie Bogyo
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to: Differentiate between different subtypes of kidney disease and identify the major indications for genetic testing in nephrology
- Participants will be able to: Recognize genetic conditions of the kidney and their unique counseling and genetic testing concerns
- Participants will be able to: Summarize the role of a genetic counselor in an adult nephrology clinic
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July 13, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Topic: Consumer-Initiated Genetic Testing: The Genetic Counselor’s Role
Presented By: Precision Medicine SIG
Speakers: Gretchen Thone, MS, LCG; Heather Glessner; Kelly Tangney, MS, LCGC
Learning Objectives
- Identify the benefits and limitations of various types of consumer-initiated genetic tests (CIGT)
- Discuss the variety of roles genetic counselors play when patients present to clinic with CIGT test results
- Review the unique psychosocial strategies involved in achieving genetic counseling goals and patient satisfaction when testing was initiated by the patient
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July 25, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Organizational Change Methods to Decrease Clinician Burnout
Presented By: 2022 Webinar Subcommittee
Speaker: Jesse Gavin
Learning Objectives
- Identify organizational strategies to reduce employee burnout and improve engagement
- Apply evidence-based practices and behavioral change models to reduce employee burnout.
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August 10, 2022; 10:00a.m - 11:00a.m. CT
Title: Tricky Neuro Genes: An Overview and Update
Presented By: Neuro SIG
Speakers: Soma Das, PhD, FACMG; Rojan Kavosh, MS, CGC; Michelle Rochman, MS, CGC; Tara Jones, MS, CGC
Learning Objectives
- Indicate the primary disease mechanism for RFC1-related CANVAS/Spectrum disorder and how genetic testing is performed
- Evaluate the utility of optical mapping in the context of genetic testing for FSHD.
- Summarize the nuances of GBA gene testing as it relates to Parkinson’s disease
- List the key features of SORD-neuropathy
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August 10, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Topic: Utility of Genetics in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Evaluation
Presented By: Inpatient SIG
Speakers: Nicole Choy MS, LCGC; Amber Hildreth, DO
Learning Objectives
- Review the current use of genetics within transplant programs
- Discuss the utility of genomics and WGS in the transplant evaluation process
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September 7, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Topic: Non-positional Leadership: How to grow your leadership skills without a leadership title
Presented By: Leadership & Management SIG
Speakers: Julie Hufham; Anna Essendrup; Carrie Lahner; Sara Mokhtary
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the definition of non-positional leadership and different leadership styles.
- Distinguish between multiple assessments for determining your strengths/communication style.
- Highlight a pilot GC experience of integrating peer-to-peer mentorship into professional development.
- Identify several resources and tips for growing leadership ability.
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September 21, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Topic: Any GC can be an international GC: Advancing and supporting global genetic counseling from the US
Presented By: International SIG
Speakers: Daniela Diaz Caro; Michelle Jacobs; Aisha Furqan
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the process of forming a genetic counselling professional society outside the United States
- Apply transferable genetic counselling skills to train allied healthcare professionals globally
- Identify strategies to create and support genetic counselling training programs outside the United States
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October 19, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Genetic Testing for the Epilepsies: A New Practice Guideline
Presented By: Neurogenetics SIG
Speakers: Beth Rosen Sheidley, MS, CGC; Lacey Smith, MS, CGC; Natalie Lippa, MS, CGC
Learning Objectives
- Review the GRADE process for developing evidence-based guidelines
- Explore the key findings from the systematic evidence review and meta analysis.
- Discuss genetic testing strategies in the epilepsy patient population
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October 20, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Current applications and future innovations for somatic testing in oncology care
Presented By: Lab & Industry SIG
Speakers: Leslie Bucheit; Kali Chatham Dougherty
Learning Objectives
- Examine features and access of ctDNA/somatic testing in oncology care
- Define the relationship between somatic and germline testing
- Illustrate new applications using ctDNA across the continuum of cancer care
- Summarize how genetic counselors can adapt skillsets as the somatic testing space as it evolves
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October 26th, 2022; 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. CT
Title: One Concrete Step towards Culturally Engaged Supervision
Speakers: Krista Redlinger-Grosse; Ian MacFarlane
Learning Objectives
- Define culturally engaged supervision and its importance in the supervision process
- Examine communication as a fundamental strategy to facilitate culturally engaged supervision
- Reflect on personal communication style and the impact on the supervision process
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November 2, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Congenital Heart Disease: Considerations for Fetal and Maternal Management
Presented By: Prenatal SIG
Speakers: Benjamin Helm; Allison Schartman; Caroline Rouse, MD; Kristyne Stone
Learning Objectives
- Review the etiology of congenital heart disease and genetic testing approaches
- Demonstrate genetic counselors’ role and approach to counseling on fetal CHD
- Understand MFM management for maternal congenital heart disease and importance of a multidisciplinary team
- Describe the role of the genetic counselor in the multidisciplinary team approach to maternal CHDs
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November 10, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Genetic Counselor Awareness Day Webinar - Broadening Genetic Counselors’ Career Paths: The Roads Less Traveled. Genetic Counseling isn't a job, it's a skillset!
Presented by: NSGC Webinar Subcommittee
Learning Objectives
- Describe how genetic counselors have leveraged the GC skill set to expand the boundaries of their career paths
- Explore the benefits and challenges of maintaining connections to the GC community while taking a diverging career path.
- Identify resources for developing or reframing your skill sets to seek out new opportunities.
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November 30, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Evaluating genetic diseases in nephrology, in kidney transplant candidates and in living kidney donors
Presented By: Renal SIG
Speakers: Christie P Thomas, MD;
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of making a genetic diagnosis in nephrology
- Understand that testing living kidney donors for genetic disease, if done responsibly, can inform risk of future ESRD and improve decision making
- Review case examples to illustrate the role and impact of genetic testing
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December 7, 2022; 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. CT
Title: Emerging Technologies in Rare Disease Research: Experiences from the Undiagnosed Diseases Network
Presented by: Genomic Technology SIG
Speakers: Rachel Mahoney; Devon Bonner
Learning Objectives
- Review the application of emerging genomic technologies in a rare disease population
- Review the benefits and limitations of emerging genomic technologies
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December 14, 2022; 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. CT
Title: Still Shooting for the Moon: Updates on the Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Speakers: Heather Hampel; Alanna Rahm
Learning Objectives
- Define the currently funded inherited cancer moonshot projects
- Outline the President’s Cancer Panel Report: Closing Gaps in Cancer Screening for All Americans
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