Program Description: 

Whole genome sequencing is a laboratory process that determines the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome at a single time.  This entails sequencing all of an organism's chromosomal DNA as well as DNA contained in the mitochondria.  This talk will explain the difference between whole genome sequencing and whole exome sequencing (together called genomic sequencing) and will discuss complications of genomic testing and diagnosis.

Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
AMA Credit Designation:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Target audience: 
  • Community eye care providers
  • Full-time faculty
  • Rresidents
  • Fellow ophthalmologists
  • Optometrists
  • Ophthalmic photographers
Learning objectives: 

1.   Explain the difference between whole genome sequencing and whole exome sequencing. 

2.    Learn the criteria of selecting patients who would benefit from genomic sequencing. 

3.   Describe how incidental findings complicate genomic testing.

Faculty & credentials: 
Planning Committee Members:
Wanda M. Martinez, MD
Bhavna P. Sheth, MD
 
Speaker Info:
David P. Bick, MD
Medical Director, Genetics
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Professor of Pediatrics
Medical College of WI
 
All persons in control of content has NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following persons:
 
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Contact

Name: 
Hattie Waagen
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-7842
Email: 
[email protected]
Session date: 
04/02/2014 - 7:00am to 8:15am CDT
Location: 
Eye Institute
925 N. 87th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.25 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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