North Carolina Medical Genetics Association (NCMGA)
Fall 2011 Meeting
The North Carolina Medical Genetics Association (NCMGA) aims:
• To promote the provision of quality and comprehensive genetic services to the
citizens of North Carolina.
• To promote sharing of information and continuing education for our membership.
• To advocate for genetic education.
Please join us for the Fall 2011 NCMGA Meeting on October 21, 2011 to discuss current information about
a wide range of emerging issues and trends in the field of medical, molecular, biochemical, and cytogenetics
(agenda enclosed.)
Intended Audience
The Fall 2011 NCMGA Meeting is open to all who wish to learn more about clinical applications of medical
genetics and genomics including physicians, researchers, genetic counselors, nurses, other allied health
professionals and students.
Location
All plenary presentations will take place in the ground floor auditorium of Hock Plaza at Duke University.
Hock Plaza is located at 2424 Erwin Road; Durham NC 27705. Parking and driving directions are enclosed.
Parking in the visitor’s parking lot is $1.00 per hour, or maximum of $6.00 per day. Some parking is
available at Hock Plaza for those requiring closer access. Please contact Rachel Mills (r.mills@duke.edu) if
you are interested in parking at Hock.
Registration and Fees
The membership fee for 2012 is $25, and the meeting registration fee is $15. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
will be provided. For genetic counselors who wish to obtain CEUs, the fee is $25. Please be prepared to
pay by one check.
Advance notification of registration is requested. Please contact Rachel Mills (r.mills@duke.edu) to reserve
your place by Friday October 14, 2011. On-site registration is possible; however, lunch may not be
available to those who register on-site.
Business and Subcommittee Meetings
There will be appointed times for both the NCMGA-wide business meeting, as well as specialty-focused
subcommittee meetings. Please contact current President Randi Stewart (rlculp@uncg.edu) to submit
agenda items for these sessions.
Continuing Education Units
The application for approval of CEUs has been submitted to NSCG for genetic counselors, and approval for
up to 4.5 contact hours (0.5 CEUs) is expected. The fee for receiving CEUs is $25. You will not be
required to write a separate check for CEUs.
North Carolina Medical
Genetics Association
NCMGA, October 21th, 2011
Duke Univeristy Medical Center
Hock Plaza Auditorium
Fall 2011 North Carolina Medical Genetics Association Meeting
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Agenda
8:00-9:00
Registration Open/Continental Breakfast
9:00
Welcome
9:15-9:45
Adjunctive therapy in Pompe Disease improves efficacy from enzyme replacement therapy
Dwight Koeberl, MD, PhD – Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Medical
Genetics, Duke University Medical Center
9:45-10:15
A Pilot Study of Parents Receiving Genetic Counseling After A Prenatal Diagnosis of Down
syndrome
Kathryn Sheets, MS – Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center
Blythe Crissman, MS, CGC – Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center
10:15-10:30
Break
10:30-11:30
KEYNOTE: Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery
Jeffrey Marcus, MD, FAAP, FACS – Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics,
Duke University Medical Center; Director, Duke Cleft and Craniofacial Program
11:30-12:00
NCMGA Business Meeting
12:00
Lunch/NCMGA subcommittee meetings
1:00-2:30
Mini-symposium: Genomic testing
1:00-1:45
Genetic counseling for multiple complex common diseases- SNP based risk
assessment
Shannon Kieran, MS, CGC – Director of Genomic Services, Navigenics Inc
1:45-2:30
Whole genome sequencing to diagnose unexplained genetic conditions
David Goldstein, PhD – Professor, Department of Biology; Director,
Duke Center for Genome Variation
2:30-2:45
Break
2:45-3:15
The Initial IMPACT of IMPACT
Jacquelyn Powers, MS, CGC – Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania
3:15-3:45
Licensure of Genetic Counselors
Michelle Burch, BS – 2nd year Genetic Counseling Student, University of North Carolina
at Greensboro
3:45
Evaluations and Adjournment
North Carolina Medical
Genetics Association
Driving Directions to Duke University Visitor Parking (Research Drive Deck, 2351 Erwin Rd):
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Directions from Points West (Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro):
Take I-40 East
Take I-85 North at the 40/85 split to Durham
Take exit 172 to NC 147 S toward Durham/RTP/Downtown, go about 2.5 miles
Take exit 15B for Fulton St
Turn right onto Fulton St
Turn right at the second light onto Erwin Rd
The Duke Eye Center Parking deck will be on the left (2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC)
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Directions from Points East (Raleigh, Greenville, Wilmington):
Take I-40 West
Take exit 279B to NC 147 N toward Durham/Downtown, go about 9.5 miles
Take exit 15B for Fulton St
Turn left onto Fulton St
Turn right at the second light onto Erwin Rd
The Duke Eye Center Parking deck will be on the left
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Directions from Points South (Chapel Hill):
Take US 15-501 North toward Durham
US 15-501 will split to Business 15-501; stay to the right toward Downtown Durham
Take exit 107 for NC 751 S/Cameron Blvd
Take the first left onto Erwin Rd
The Duke Eye Center Parking deck will be on the right just past Research Drive.
This deck is located across Erwin Rd from Hock Plaza. Parking will cost $1.00 per hour or $6.00 for the
entire day. Some parking is available at Hock Plaza for individuals requiring closer access. If you require
parking at Hock, please contact Rachel Mills (r.mills@duke.edu).
North Carolina Medical
Genetics Association