Workshops: Session I
Saturday, June 25 2011
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Advances in genome science and technology have provided unparalleled access to the human genome. The ability to sequence the human genome in its entirety (whole genome sequencing) or focus on protein coding regions (whole exome sequencing) holds tremendous potential for clinical care, provoking consideration of how these technologies can be used best. Highlighting examples from research and clinical practice, this session will present scientific concepts and challenges of clinical genome sequencing.

Presenters:
Julie Chevalier Sapp – Genetic Counselor, National Human Genome Research Institute
Flavia Facio – Genetic Counselor, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH
Julianne O'Daniel – Clinical Genomics Liaison, Illumina, Inc.
Brian Richards – Patient Advocate