6th Annual International Conference

Board of Genetic Counseling India

Alone yet Aloud : Voice in Unison

Dear Colleague

The Board of Genetic Counseling India cordially invites you to participate in the 6^th Annual International Conference to be held virtually from 2^nd – 4^th July 2021.

The theme of the conference is “Genomics and Genetic Counseling: Value in Health Care”.

Advances in Genomics, including Precision Medicine and Gene Editing have radically transformed health care approaches in diagnosis, prognosis, management and prevention of both rare and common diseases. Genetic counseling equips families and healthcare professionals to understand and take informed decisions for most appropriate patient care.

This conference aims to promote education among Genetic Counselors, Specialists, Doctors, Health Care Providers and Students, about current topics in Genetics, Genomics and Genetic Counseling.

Scientific Program Highlights

Workshop on Prader Willi syndrome, conducted in collaboration with the International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organization.
Choosing the Right Test
NIPT/predisposition/Karyotyping/FISH/CMA/Molecular/NGS/Exome/Genome sequencing
Genetic counselors as champions of families in the genomic era
Partner, immediate and extended family screening for recessive disorders/Diagnostic Odyssey in preconceptional counseling and prenatal diagnosis/Hereditary cancer
Many hats worn by a Genetic Counselor
Scope of Genetic Counseling and role of Genetic Counselors in various sectors…. Company/Hospital/Diagnostic lab/ Free Lance/ Teaching-Academics
Genetic counseling in the omics era
Cytogenomics/Metabolomics/Proteomics/Incidentalome/Microbiome/Precision medicine
Tools for a contemporary genetic counselor
Genotype-Phenotype correlation tools/Face2Gene/AI - based platforms
Preparing genetic counselors for global reach
Talks/panel discussion between global leaders in genetic counseling education to address the shift towards remote/ telecounseling. Need of consensus in Genetic Counseling practice, telecounseling

We have planned a virtual gallery of stakeholders providing genetic and genomics services in India & internationally. We are expecting the participation of 20 renowned international speakers who are pioneers in the field of genomic medicine and over 2000 delegates from across the globe.

Kindly confirm your support for the virtual conference to us at the earliest.

Best Regards

Organizing Chairpersons