Inaugural Cancer Genetic Counselling Conference: Connecting Research and Practice

Inaugural Cancer Genetic Counselling Conference: Connecting Research and Practice

Join us at the first-ever Cancer Genetic Counselling Conference where experts will discuss how research can inform and improve practice

Date and time

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:00 - 16:00 GMT

Location

Guinness Enterprise Centre

Taylor's Lane Level 4, Conference room 1-2 Dublin 8 Ireland

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Theme: Cancer Genetic Counselling in Ireland and future directions

Chairs: Shelby Taylor and Roberta Horgan PPI

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Cancer Genetic Counselling: opportunities and challenges in Ireland

A/Prof Rosie O Shea

Principal Genetic Counsellor, Cancer Genetic Service, St James Hospital

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

NCCP Hereditary Model of Care: Genetic Counselors role

Dr Triona McCarthy

Public Health Consultant and Assistant Director National Cancer Control program (NCCP)

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

TBC

Prof Karen Cadoo

Consultant Oncologist and Cancer Geneticist, Clinical lead of Cancer Genetic Service, St James Hospital

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Panel discussion on hereditary colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Morning break and networking

Theme: Keynote Speaker – International leadership in Genetic Counselling

Chairs: A/Prof. Rosie O Shea

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Considering universal germline multi-gene panel testing for all cancer patient

Prof. Heather Hampel

Genetic Counsellor and Associate Director, Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics City of Hope, Duarte Cancer Center, USA

Theme: Innovations in hereditary cancer care delivery and future direction

Chairs: Aoife O Shaughnessy Kirwan and Nina Vorester

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Designing a digital pathway for cancer genetic counseling: concept to patient

Alekhya Narravula

Genetic Counsellor, CEO and Founder of GeneLinx, Berlin, Germany

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Identifying hereditary cancer in population genomic screening

Prof Alanna Kulchak Rahm, PhD, CGC

Program Director, Division of Genomic Medicine, National Institutes of Health, USA

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Evolving practice to improve access to cancer genetic testing in Canada

Jennifer Nuk, Lead Genetic Counsellor

British Columbia Hereditary Cancer Program, Canada

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Closing remarks

A/Prof. Rosie O Shea

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Networking

About this event

Welcome to the Inaugural Cancer Genetic Counselling Conference: Connecting Research and Practice! Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the latest advancements in cancer genetic counselling. The hybrid event will be held at the Guinness Enterprise Centre, providing a beautiful backdrop for our gathering. Don't miss this chance to connect with experts in the field and learn about cutting-edge research that can enhance your practice. Secure your in person or online attendance now!

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Cancer Genetic Service , St James Hospital in conjunction with with Trinity College Dublin