What to Do and See at ASHG 2018

ASHG 2018

San Diego, CA – The FDNA team is excited to be back at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting, October 16-20 in San Diego and tell you more about how Face2Gene facilitates the sharing of phenotypic information with labs for improved NGS analysis. To learn more, attend our exhibitor education event, swing by our booth (#720) or visit our partners— see below for details. Interested in scheduling a meeting with a member of our team? Contact us! Or stop by booth #720 during exhibition hours to learn more about Face2Gene. We look forward to seeing you in a few days!

ASHG 2018 | #ASHG18

Exhibitor Education Event | Face2Gene Workshop: Next-Generation Phenotyping Speeds Molecular Diagnostics and Genomic Discovery

Friday, October 19, 12:30 – 1:45 PM
San Diego Convention Center, Room 28E (Upper Level)

Learn about the benefits to clinicians, labs, and researchers of sharing patient phenotype information and Face2Gene analysis with genetic testing labs. The talk will kick off with a guided workshop of the Face2Gene CLINIC application, led by Sarah Savage, MS, CGC, Director of Product Engagement at FDNA. It will then segue into a presentation by Dr. Peter Krawitz about how labs can use this information in their analysis, followed by Dr. Karen Gripp speaking to her use of Face2Gene in research. The talk will wrap up with a Q&A panel— so come prepared with your questions.

Speakers:

  • Peter Krawitz, MD, PhD – Director, Institute for Genomic Statistic and Bioinformatics, University of Bonn & Chief Data Science Officer, FDNA
  • Karen Gripp, MD – Chief, Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, A.I. Dupont Hospital & Chief Medical Officer, FDNA

*If you haven’t already, sign up for Face2Gene on your computer or by downloading the app on your mobile device for iOS or Android. Use the activation code “ASHG18” to fast-track your verification and be prepared for the workshop portion of the talk.

Learn More About Face2Gene LABS

Accurate molecular interpretation requires comprehensive phenotype data. Visit the FDNA booth (#720) to learn how Face2Gene is a place for clinicians to share, and labs to use structured phenotypic information for NGS analysis.

The benefit to CLINIC users:

  • Improved diagnostic yield
  • Efficient & secure data sharing
  • Better test selection

The benefit to LAB users:

  • Improved diagnostic yield
  • Streamlined process, saving your time and the clinician’s time

Want to meet up during the conference? Contact success@staging.fdna.com to schedule a meeting.

Meet Our Partners!

Ask how they use Face2Gene’s phenotypic information for improved NGS analysis.

Plus, visit The Focus Foundation to learn how we are working with advocacy.

POSSUMweb

Dr. Catherine Rose, curator of the POSSUMweb database, will be available to meet at the FDNA booth (#720) throughout the duration of the conference’s exhibit hours. Stop by or contact cathie.rose@vgs.org.au to schedule a meeting if you have any questions or need any tips on how to use POSSUMweb for best results, or just to say ‘hello.’

Opening Network Reception

Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

San Diego Convention Center

ASHG invites you to enjoy an evening of mingling, relaxing, and a little rock and roll. A long day of science deserves a night of fun! As you gather with friends and new colleagues from around the globe, be ready to dance the night away with an encore performance by Ethidium Spill, featuring Francis Collins, Elliott Margulies, and Tony Antonellis. You can find more about the ASHG Opening Reception here.

What To Do & See in San Diego

Visit the San Diego Zoo Learn More

Sample local fare at Liberty Public Market Learn More

Explore all of the museums, nature, and sights that Balboa Park has to offer Learn More

Soak up the sun at one of San Diego’s famous beaches Learn More

For more ideas, check out The San Diego Tourism Page

We look forward to seeing you soon in San Diego! If you have any questions or want to meet, please contact us at success@fdna.com.

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