This Webinar aimed to explore the unique obstacles and breakthroughs in genetic counseling across two diverse continents. We delved into the varying genetic health issues, resource availability, and cultural perceptions that shape genetic counseling practices in Africa and Europe. Our expert speakers shared insights into the latest innovations in the field and discuss how these advancements are shaping the future of genetic healthcare, bridging gaps and fostering collaboration in genetic counseling globally.
Agenda:
- Welcoming and introduction of the EU-Africa PerMed and African Genetic Counsellors Association.
Speakers:
* Maria Jose Ruiz Alvarez, on behalf of Eu Africa PerMed. Ex-DGRIC, Italian Ministry of Health.
*Nakita Laing, on behalf of African Genetic Counsellors Association, SA. Genetic Counsellor, Groote Schuur Hospital & Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, SA.
- Genetic counseling around the world.
Speaker:
*Kelly E Ormond, Health Ethics and Policy Lab, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich Switzerland, and (Adjunct Prof.). Department of Genetics, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
- An African overview of genetic counseling
Speaker:
*Kalinka Popel, Genetic Counsellor &Lecturer on Genetic Counselling Programme at University of GhanaNakita Laing, Genetic Counsellor, Groote Schuur Hospital & Lecturer University of Cape Town, SA
- An European overview of genetic counseling .
Speaker:
*Adrián Moreno Ruiz, Genetic counseling Genetic and Molecular Medicine Service Pediatric Institute of Rare Diseases (IPER) Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
- Round Table
Speakers:
* Nakita Laing/ Kalinka Popel, African Genetic Counsellors Association, SA
* Adrián Moreno Ruiz, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
* Kelly E Ormond, ETH Zurich, Zurich Switzerland, and Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
* Milena Paneque, University of Porto, Portugal
- Q&A
- Concluding Remarks
Moderator :
Mohamed Zahir Alimohamed, Muhimbili, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania.
21 сен 2024
