Genomics at the bedside: Advancing inpatient care through rapid testing

Description:

Rapid genomic testing is changing how clinicians approach complex cases in the inpatient setting, helping care teams reach diagnoses faster and make more informed decisions for critically ill patients.

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In this webinar, Abby Scott, MS, CGC, shares real-world experience implementing rapid genomic testing at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Through clinical case examples and program insights, she explores the clinical utility of rapid exome and genome sequencing, strategies for building an inpatient testing program, and the unique considerations that come with providing genetic counseling in critical care settings.

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Attendees will also learn how rapid genomic testing can impact clinical management, shorten time to diagnosis, and expand access to genomic answers across the NICU, PICU, CICU, general inpatient units, and beyond.

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Speakers:

Abbey Scott, MS, CGC​

Seattle Children's Hospital​

Abbey Scott is a certified genetic counselor at Seattle Children’s Hospital with more than eight years of experience in pediatrics, including five years specializing in inpatient genetic counseling. She supervises a genetic counseling team and previously served as Education Co-Chair for the Pediatrics and Inpatient Special Interest Groups through the National Society of Genetic Counselors. Abby is passionate about advancing inpatient genetic counseling and partnering with interdisciplinary care teams to improve patient care and expand access to rapid genomic testing.

Abby Sassaman, MS, CGC

GeneDx

Abby Sassaman is a Medical Science Liaison at GeneDx. In this webinar, she moderates the discussion on the evolving role of rapid genomic testing in inpatient care, guiding a conversation around clinical utility, implementation, and opportunities to expand access to genomic testing for critically ill patients.

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