Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) 2026

Visit GeneDx at Booth #3

Join GeneDx at CAGC for the latest insights in genomic medicine, new data, product updates, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the genetics community. Whether you're interested in advances in exome and genome sequencing, variant interpretation, or rare disease diagnosis, our team looks forward to meeting you in Halifax.
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Connect with the GeneDx Team

Stop by Booth #3 to:

• Learn about the latest updates from GeneDx
• Explore new data and clinical insights
• Discuss challenges and opportunities in genetic testing
• Connect with GeneDx experts and peers in the genetics community

Featured Lunch Session

The Diagnostic Yield of Exome and Genome Sequencing: Context Matters
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Wednesday, October 14 | 12:15-1:15 PM 
Atlantic Ballroom
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Presenters:

• Caitlin Chisholm 
  Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
• Melanie Napier, MSc, MSc, CGC, CCGC 
  Associate Director, Medical Information & Communications, GeneDx

Diagnostic yield is often used as a key measure of the clinical utility of exome and genome sequencing, but the factors that influence yield are frequently overlooked. In this session, attendees will explore the literature shaping current understanding of diagnostic yield and review real-world data from two clinical diagnostic laboratories.
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The discussion will highlight how patient populations, testing approaches, laboratory processes, data collection methods, and reporting practices can influence diagnostic outcomes and interpretation.
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Poster Presentation

144: Real-World Impact of GeneMatcher-Facilitated Collaborations

‍Wednesday, October 14 | 6:00-8:00 PM
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Presenter: Emma Bedoukian, MS, CGC 
Medical Science Liaison, GeneDx
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Learn how GeneMatcher-facilitated collaborations drive gene discovery and contribute to improved understanding of rare genetic conditions through real-world clinical and research partnerships.