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Australian Genomics Health Alliance Workshop: Reducing morbidity and mortality from genetic disease through screening

Details

Date:
Thursday 24th November 2016
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Venue

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH
6 Verdun St, Nedlands
Perth, Western Australia 6009 Australia

Organiser

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

The aim of the workshop is to bring together international and Australian experts to explore and discuss the topic of reducing, through screening, the effects of genetic diseases in Australia. Workshop sessions will discuss Australian screening programs, and explore perspectives from health economists, laboratories, and patients.

The day will also feature international perspectives on preconception carrier screening, and a Q&A session, with Phillis Lakeman (Academic Medical Center, Netherlands) and Irene van Langen (Department of Genetics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Netherlands).

See the full workshop AGENDA here

Please forward this invitation to others that may be interested in attending.

Registration is FREE and closes on November 16.