2016 Upgrade for Genetics Conference
November 17-18, 2016
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LoginREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. YOU MAY STILL REGISTER ONSITE ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 5:30PM-6:30PM OR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AFTER 6:30AM.
Upgrade: 4Genetics Registration
Upgrade: 4Genetics version 20.16 is a one-day conference (including lunch) and will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The conference is FREE to attend.
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized Indiana Network of Genetic Counselors to offer up to 1 CEU or 10 Category 1 contact hours for the event: Upgrade 4 Genetics 2016. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor certification and recertification.
This year, you have the opportunity to earn more CEUs by electing the optional programs in addition to the full day conference. There is a dinner program on Thursday evening, a breakfast program on Friday morning and two post conference programs to select from. There is a $25 fee to have the CEU documentation sent to the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the JW Marriott Indianapolis for conference participants at the discounted rate of $186.00 per night (plus tax). Please reserve your room directly at 866-704-6162 by October 27th.and say that you are attending the Indiana Network of Genetic Counselors Conference (INGC) to receive the special rate. Or click here to make your room reservation online. On site parking is available at $37 for self parking and $42 for valet. There are many other parking options available in downtown Indianapolis as well. (Go to www.indydt.com)
Upgrade: 4Genetics Schedule of Events
| Thursday, November 17, 2016 | ||
| 6:30PM | Beyond the Karyotype: Advances in the Analysis of Products of Conception | Ellen Thomas, MS, CGC: Natera |
| Friday, November 18, 2016 | ||
| 6:30AM | Registration | |
| 7:00AM | Medical EmExome: A Strategy for Diagnosing Patients with Genetic Disorders | Lindsey Mighion: Emory University |
| 8:00AM | Opening Remarks |
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| 8:10AM | Bone Dysplasias - A Look at a Disparate Spectrum | David Weaver, MD: Indiana University School of Medicine |
| 9:10AM | The Emerging Specialty of Pediatric Cancer Genetics | Rose McGee, MS, CGC: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital |
| 10:10AM | Mid-Morning Break and Exhibitor Visitation | |
| 10:35AM | Genetic Counseling in the Era of Home DNA Testing | Brianne Kirkpatrick, MS, CGC: Watershed DNA |
| 11:35AM | Providing Scientific Insight for Rare Disease Patients and their Providers | Dan Gurnon, PhD: DePauw University |
| 12:35PM | Lunch and Exhibitor Visitation | Sponsored by Natera |
| 1:35PM | Parent Perspectives of Genetic Disorders within a Family | Adrienne Robertiello, Children's Specialized Hospital New Jersey |
| 2:35PM | Confidence in the Workplace for the Young Professional Leaning In to Leadership | Dr. Tara Benjamin & Lisa Wagnes, MSN, RN, IUSOM |
| 3:35PM | Mid-Afternoon Break and Exhibitor Visitation | |
| 4:00PM | "Beyond Rational Basis": Prohibiting Abortion "Solely Because of" Disability | Sarah Weaver, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Indianapolis |
| 5:30PM | Type 1 Gaucher Disease | Jeanine Utz, Pharm.D., Shire Pharmaceuticals |
| 5:30PM | Is more better? The content expansion of cfDNA screening | Rachel Doyel, MS, CGC, Roche |
