The genetics of intellectual disability: Episode 15

Date and time Mon 13 Jun 2022 from 5:30pm to 6:35pm
Location Online
Organised by Medical Genetics, Intellectual Disability

This webinar is part of the popular Genetics of webinar series and will provide an interesting update on the genetic origins of intellectual disability, as well as explore what challenges remain in this area.

Our speakers will explore what research is required after a genetic diagnosis of intellectual disability and what families would value the most from the diagnostic experience. This webinar is also a special chance to discuss what the experience of receiving a genetic diagnosis is like for patients and their families. 

During this webinar you will:

Understand what we do know about the genetic origin of intellectual disabilities
Appreciate the challenges and opportunities in research in this field
Recognise how post-diagnostic research is important in order to understand the different ways people experience intellectual disability
Value the insights gained from those who have received a genetic diagnosis of intellectual disability

This meeting is in association with the RSM Intellectual Disability Section.

A CPD certificate with 1 CPD credit will be issued to those joining the webinar live as well as those who watch the recording afterwards. Certificates will be issued 7 days after the webinar to those who watch it live and after 60 days for those that watch the recording.

A CPD certificate with 1 CPD credit will be issued 7 days after the webinar.

This webinar is part of The genetics of… webinar series. This series has been developed following feedback from delegates. Presented by the Medical Genetics section of the Royal Society of Medicine, this series of talks will focus on the role of genetics in different areas of health and wellbeing.

Dr Kate Baker

Programme Leader Track, MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge

Speaker's biography

Dr Kate Baker is an Honorary Consultant in Clinical Genetics at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She leads a programme of research at MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, focused on genomic disorders and cognitive development. Her research and clinical work focus on the post-diagnostic needs of people with neurodevelopmental disorders of known genetic origin, and their families.

Dr Jo Moss

Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Cerebra Network for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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5:30pm

Welcome and introduction

Dr Lucy McKay, Chief Executive Officer, Medics 4 Rare Diseases

5:35pm

Genetic diagnosis in intellectual disability – progress, opportunities and challenges

Dr Kate Baker, Programme Leader Track, MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge

5:45pm

The importance of a diagnosis

Mrs Kate Sanger, Co-Creator, www.mycommpass.com

6:00pm

Post-diagnostic research in intellectual disability of known genetic origin – understanding behavioural phenotypes

Dr Jo Moss, Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Cerebra Network for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

6:10pm

Panel discussion

6:35pm

Close of meeting

Registration for this event will close on Monday 13 June 2022 at 4:30pm. Late registrations will not be accepted.

The agenda is subject to change at any time.

All views expressed at this event are of the speakers themselves and not of the Royal Society of Medicine, nor the speaker's organisations.

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This event will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in future on various internet channels.

The genetics of intellectual disability: Episode 15

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