Virtual seminar series on human genomics for health
The Science and Knowledge for Impact Unit (SK/EIH) and the Latin American Center for Perinatology, Women's and Reproductive Health (CLP/WR) of PAHO invite you to participate in this series of virtual seminars on topics related to human genomics for health.
This first session will focus on engaging stakeholders across the Americas to enhance the impact of effective research on rare diseases and congenital disorders.
The webinar will be held on Friday, December 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Washington, DC, time).
English - Spanish translation will be available.
Preliminary agenda
Panelists
Opening session
-Dr. Ludovic Reveiz - Unit Chief, Science and Knowledge for Impact (SK/EIH), PAHO. (3.5’)
-Dr. Pablo Durán, Advisor, Perinatal Health, Center Director, CLAP. (3.5’)
Report of the PAHO meeting on human genomics
-Dr. Gabriela Repetto (Chile), Member of the Technical Advisory Group on Genomics (TAG-G/WHO.)( 8’)
Genome sequencing for diagnosing rare diseases
-Dr. Natan Monsores de Sá (Brazil), General Coordinator for Rare Diseases at the Brazilian Ministry of Health. (10’)
ECLAMC: The Latin-American collaborative study of congenital malformations
-Dr. Ignacio Zarante (Colombia), Member of the Latin American Collaborative Study of Congenital Malformations (ECLAMC). (10’)
The new LatinOMICS initiative
-Dr. José Elías García Ortiz (Mexico), President of the Latin American Network of Human Genetics (RELAGH). (10’)
Discussion (Q&A) (15’)
Moderators
-Dr. Iscia Lopes-Cendes, Chair and member of the Technical Advisory Group on Genomics (TAG-G/WHO).
-Dr. Sherry Taylor, Member of the Technical Advisory Group on Genomics (TAG-G/WHO)