Human Genomics - what you need to know

Child & Family Research Institute Mini Med School XI Oct 13 - Nov 24, 2010 New genomic technologies such as next generation sequencing (NGS) and high throughput SNP genotyping are now being used extensively in research studies of genetic disease. Furthermore, rapid advances in these technologies are allowing costs to come down at an incredible rate. Soon these technologies will have not only RESEARCH applications but practical CLINICAL applications as well. Learn how they work and what kind of testing you may be offered next time you’re in the doctor’s office!

• Dr. Jan Friedman, Acting Executive Director, CFRI; Scientist, Genetics & Health, CFRI; Acting Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Medicine, UBC; Professor, Department of Medical Genetics, UBC
• Dr. Samuel Aparicio, Nan and Lorraine Robertson Chair, Breast Cancer Research, UBC & BC Cancer Agency; Canada Research Chair, Molecular Oncology;Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, UBC
• Dr. Neal Boerkoel, Clinician Scientist, Genetics & Health, CFRI; Co-Founder and Co-Director, Rare Disease Foundation, BC Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of BC; Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics, UBC; Director, Undiagnosed Diseases Program Laboratory, National Institutes of Health