PhenoTips Speaker Series

To promote connection and information exchange during the COVID-19 pandemic, PhenoTips hosts monthly skill share webinars on topics relevant to genetic professionals.

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Gender Affirming Care in Genetic Counseling

Launched June 16, 2022

Genetic counselors with a focus on diversity and inclusion, as well as trans patient advocates, form a panel to discuss improving gender affirming care in genetic counseling. A panel discussion with Joanna Mercado and Bender-Bernstein, hosted by Kira Dineen, CGC.

A grid of four professional headshots featuring the images (from left to right) of Dr. Amanda Barone Pritchard, Dr. Loren Pena, Dr. Austin Larson, and Kira Dineen.

Improving the Diagnostic Yield in Pediatric Genetics

Launched March 24, 2022

Pediatric genetics thought leaders from University of Michigan Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital address methods to improve the diagnostic yield in pediatric genetics. With Dr. Amanda Barone Pritchard, Dr. Austin Larson, and Dr. Loren Peña.

A grid of four professional headshots featuring the images (from left to right) of Jill Stopfer, Emily Nazar, Jessica Corredor, and Kira Dineen.

The Future of Hereditary Cancer Genetic Counseling

Launched March 23, 2022

Genetic counselors from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Genome Medical discuss the future of hereditary cancer genetic counseling. With Jill Stopfer, Jessica Corredor, and Emily Nazar, hosted by Kira Dineen

A grid of four professional headshots featuring the images (from left to right) of Dr. Ian Campbell, Dr. Ajith Kumar, Dr. Bimal Chaudhari, and Kira Dineen.

Improving Patient Experiences in Clinical Genetics

Launched February 08, 2022

Geneticists and quality improvement pioneers from Nationwide Children's Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Great Ormond Street Hospital address methods to improve the patient experience in clinical genetics. With Dr. Bimal Chaudhari, Dr. Ian Campbell, and Dr. Ajith Kumar.

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Children's Mercy on Ending Diagnostic Odysseys

Launched January 18, 2022

Clinical/Research Assistant Director of the Molecular Genetics Laboratory at Children's Mercy's Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine discusses Children’s Mercy’s use of PhenoTips in the groundbreaking Genomic Answers for Kids initiative. A presentation by Dr. Ana Cohen hosted by Dr. Pawel Buczkowicz

A grid of professional headshots featuring the images of Dr. Banu Arun and Kira Dineen.

The Future of Cancer Genetics

Launched November 23, 2021

Co-Medical Director of the Clinical Cancer Genetics Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Chief of Breast Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center discuss how to prepare practitioners for the future of cancer genetics. With Dr. Banu Arun and Dr. Mark Robson

A grid of professional headshots featuring the images of Dr. Olaf Bodamer, Dr. Ian Krantz and Dr. Austin Larson.

Navigating Whole Genome Sequencing in the Clinic

Launched October 6, 2021

Associate Chief of Genetics and Genomics at Boston Children’s Hospital, Director of the Roberts Individualized Medical Genetics Center, and Medical Geneticist at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado debate the application of whole genome sequencing in the clinic. With Dr. Olaf Bodamer, Dr. Ian Krantz and Dr. Austin Larson

A grid of professional headshots featuring the images of Dr. Marshall Summar, Dr. Ellen Thomas, Dr. Stephen Kingsmore, and Dr. Pawel Buczkowicz.

Advances in Rare Disease Diagnosis

Launched September 9, 2021

CEO of Rady’s Children, Director of Children’s National’s Rare Disease Institute, and Genomics England’s Clinical Lead for Rare Disease explore the latest advances in rare disease diagnosis. With Dr. Stephen Kingsmore, Dr. Ellen Thomas and Dr. Marshall Summar

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The Future of Pediatric Genetics

Launched August 10, 2021

Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and President & CEO of Rady’s Children discuss the future of pediatric genetics. With Dr. Stephen Kingsmore and Dr. Jerry Vockley

The Role of OpenEHR in Transforming Patient Care

Launched July 14, 2021

Chief Clinical Information Officer at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust discusses the role OpenEHR will play in transforming patient care in the digital age. A discussion with Dr. Shane McKee and Kira Dineen, CGC

The Role of Phenotyping in Improving Diagnostic Outcomes

Launched June 22, 2021

The Director of Genomic Interpretation for Genomics England addresses the role phenotype-aware analysis plays in improving diagnostic outcomes for individuals with rare conditions. A presentation by Dr. Damian Smedley, hosted by Dr. Pawel Buczkowicz

Side-by-side headshots of Dr. Peter Robinson and Dr. Pawel Buczkowicz.

Integrating Genomics into Routine Clinical Practice

Launched May 19, 2021

The UK’s first Academic Clinical Fellow in Genomic Medicine addresses the benefits, potential roadblocks, and solutions required to transition genomics into routine clinical practice. A presentation by Dr. John McDermott, hosted by Dr. Pawel Buczkowicz

Side-by-side headshots of Amy Sturm, Erynn Gordon and Kira Dineen

The Future of Genetic Counseling

Launched April 28, 2021

NSGC Past President Amy Sturm and ABGC Past President Erynn Gordon address the projected future of genetic counseling as genomics integrates with mainstream medicine. A panel discussion with Amy Sturm and Erynn Gordon, moderated by Kira Dineen

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Improving the Patient Experience

Launched February 17th, 2021

Innovation specialist, Principal Genetic Counsellor, and Transformation Manager at at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust discusses how genetic departments and staff can improve patient care. A conversation with Demetra Georgiou hosted by Kira Dineen

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The Adoption and Outcome of Digital Tools in Clinical Genetics

Launched January 20, 2021

A geneticist, researcher, and digital champion provides insights from personal experience championing the adoption of digital tools in clinical genetics. A conversation with Dr. Charles Shaw-Smith hosted by Kira Dineen

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The Adoption and Impact of Digital Tools in Genetic Counseling

Launched November 4, 2020

A panel of genetic counselors provide insights from personal experience championing the adoption of digital tools in their respective practices. With Scott Weissman, CGC, Dr. Amy Taylor, and Andrew McCarty CGC.

Side-by-side headshots of Livija Medne, Vishakha Tripathi , Jessie Conta, and Kira Dineen

Genetic Counselors in Leadership Roles

Launched Oct 14, 2020

A panel of genetic counselors in leadership positions discuss the paths to leadership roles and the benefits of genetic counselor leadership. With Livija Medne, CGC, Vishakha Tripathi, CGC, and Jessie Conta, CGC

Side-by-side headshots of Dr. Peter Robinson and Dr. Pawel Buczkowicz.

The Importance of Deep Phenotyping in Precision Medicine

Launched Sept 17, 2020

The founder of the groundbreaking Human Phenotype Ontology discusses the importance of deep phenotyping for genomic analysis in precision medicine. A presentation by Dr. Peter Robinson

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The Evolving Role of Genetic Counselors in Precision Medicine

Launched Aug 12, 2020

A precision medicine thought-leader addresses the ways in which genetic counselors’ role in precision medicine will, and must, evolve over time. A discussion with Ellen Matloff, CGC

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Adapting to Virtual Care in Genetic Counseling

Launched July 27, 2020

A tele-genetics pioneer offers experience-based guidance to genetic counselors who are adapting to virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic. A discussion with Elizabeth Turner, CGC