Hear from leaders around the world about their latest efforts in screening newborns via genomic sequencing, including from RCIGM leadership about the BeginNGS project.

Speaker: Stephen Kingsmore, MD, DSc | President & CEO, Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine

Wendy Benson speaks on a panel addressing "Why Genetic and Genomic Testing is Key to Increased Diagnosis."

RCIGM hosts a Lunch & Learn on "Empowering Precision Care and Improving Outcomes in the NICU and PICU by Ultra-Rapid Genome Sequencing." 

Dr. Stephen Kingsmore co-chairs the morning's session on "Genomic Medicine I - Development and Clinical Genomics" from 9-11am.

Genomic Development Scientist Meredith Wright presents “Performance of BeginNGS, an artificial intelligence–enabled genome sequencing system, for universal newborn screening, diagnosis, and precision medicine for 410 severe childhood genetic diseases in over 460,000 individuals,” starting at 10:30am.

RCIGM Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer Wendy Benson joins fellow thought leaders at 1:20pm to talk about "Accelerating Pediatric Cures — Building the Framework for Faster Diagnosis and Treatment."

RCIGM Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer Wendy Benson will join a panel addressing "The Intersection of Innovation & Research" at 8:50am on July 14.

RCIGM Senior Director of Clinical Operations Katarzyna Ellsworth will speak on ultra-rapid genome sequencing for genetic disease diagnosis and therapeutic intervention in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. This corporate satellite meeting at the European Society for Human Genetics,  sponsored by Sampled, brings together experts from leading technologies providers and institutions. 

Dr. Stephen Kingsmore will present a keynote lecture, "The Future of Newborn Screening Is Starting Now" at this symposium in Berlin, Germany.