NEW – IFBLS Webinar: Karyotypes to Bioinformatics

NEW – IFBLS Webinar: Karyotypes to Bioinformatics: A journey through the Past, Present, and Future of Diagnostic Genetics

IFBLS Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series

Dear Members and Colleagues,

IFBLS is pleased to present the next webinar in our Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series:

Topic: Karyotypes to Bioinformatics: A journey through the Past, Present, and Future of Diagnostic Genetics

Date: Wednesday, 12 March at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Central Time USA) (search the Time Zone in my country)

This webinar will explore the evolution of diagnostic genetics from karyotyping to next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms in this presentation.

We’ll cover historical milestones, the transformation of karyotyping into an automated technique, and its role in diagnosing genetic conditions.

We’ll delve into the integration of NGS diagnostic platforms and their significant impact on precision medicine. Discover how modern bioinformatics tools are revolutionizing genetic diagnostics.

Finally, we’ll discuss the current advancements in technologies such as optical genome mapping (OGM) and long read sequencing along with the challenges and opportunities in integrating these advancements into clinical practice.

Join us for a comprehensive overview of the past, present, and future of diagnostic genetics.

Keynote Speakers:

**Peter Hu, PhD, FACSc, FASAHP**
**School of Health Professions**
**University of Texas**
**MD Anderson Cancer Center**
**Houston, Texas, USA**

**Vibhuti Srivastava, BS, MS, PhD**
**School of Health Professions**
**University of Texas**
**MD Anderson Cancer Center**
**Houston, Texas, USA**

This 60-minute webinar is a great opportunity to learn from our international colleagues and apply their knowledge and experiences to your own practice.

There is no charge to attend this free webinar! Pre-registration is required. (Maximum capacity 500 registrants)

Click here to register! A confirmation email will follow from Zoom.

The webinar will begin promptly at 1:00 pm (Central Time USA) and run approximately 60 minutes. (search the Time Zone in my country)

Certificates of Attendance will be emailed to attendees, please allow 1-week delivery after the webinar.

We look forward to your participation in this event, and invite you to share this exciting announcement with members of your association.