American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Join GeneDx at AAP National 2026

October 2–6, 2026 | San Diego Convention Center | Booth #1031

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Visit GeneDx at Booth #1031 during the AAP National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. Connect with our team, attend live educational conversations, and explore how earlier access to genetic testing can help bring answers to children and families.

Visit the GeneDx Booth

Stop by Booth #1031 throughout the conference to:

• Meet with GeneDx experts
• Learn more about incorporating genetic testing into pediatric care
• Explore educational tools and resources for your practice
• Complete our booth quiz for the opportunity to receive a premium GeneDx Owala water bottle, while supplies last
• Follow GeneDx on LinkedIn and receive a pair of GeneDx socks, while supplies last
• Participate in the AAP exhibit-hall scavenger hunt

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Saturday, October 3

GeneDx Product Theater | 1:15–1:45 PM PDT | Theater C

Join GeneDx for a focused educational session exploring the role of genetic testing in pediatric care.

Implementing Recommended Genetic Testing for Patients With GDD or ID: A Practical Guide for Pediatricians

Explore the AAP recommendation for exome (+CMA) and genome sequencing as first-line testing options for children with GDD/ID, including how to identify patients who may benefit and how results can help inform more precise care.

Learn how GeneDx clinical expertise, resources, and patient support can help pediatric care teams incorporate genetic testing into practice.

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*The presentation for this Product Theater is not designated for CME credit. This presentation is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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‍A Conversation with Dr. Tommy Martin and Geraldine Bliss | 2:00–2:45 PM PDT | GeneDx Booth #1031

Join Dr. Tommy Martin and Geraldine Bliss, President and Co-Founder of CureSHANK, for a candid conversation bringing together the pediatrician and family-advocacy perspectives.

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The discussion will explore the journey to a genetic diagnosis, why earlier answers matter, and the important role pediatricians can play in helping families move from questions to clarity.

Enjoy complimentary premium ice cream during the conversation while supplies last.

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Watch highlights from the discussion

In this discussion from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference, Dr. Tommy Martin, an internal medicine and pediatrics physician and rare disease parent, joins Geraldine Bliss, President and Co-founder of CureSHANK and a rare disease parent, to discuss why earlier answers matter for children and families.

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Together, they explore:
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• What the updated AAP guidance means for the genetic evaluation of children with global developmental delay and intellectual disability (GDD/ID)
• The role pediatricians can play in recognizing when genetic evaluation may be appropriate and helping families reach answers sooner
• The challenges families face during the diagnostic odyssey and the impact a diagnosis can have on care, advocacy, and community support
• Why diagnosis is action, and how earlier answers can help shape what comes next for children and their families

Watch to hear perspectives from both a clinician and rare disease parents on the importance of earlier genetic evaluation and diagnosis in pediatric care.
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