REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

EPCC Valle Verde Campus - AST-150/Flexitorium

919 Hunter Dr, El Paso, TX 79915

In-person Conference

NEEDS STATEMENT

There is a critical need to address gaps in access to genetic services for children with rare diseases in Texas. This conference aims to expedite genetic evaluations for pediatric rare diseases in remote areas of the state to improve health outcomes. We will explore the current state of genomic healthcare delivery, identify challenges faced by healthcare professionals, and discuss strategies to reduce service gaps. Solutions and guidelines for referring children for genetic evaluations will be provided, along with an introduction to Consultagene, a virtual platform designed to ease the diagnostic odyssey and improve access to genetic care. Updates from Project GIVE, an NIH research study designed to accelerate genomic evaluation and testing for undiagnosed children in the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso, will also be presented.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is for physicians, physician assistants, social workers, students, therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

• Describe common behavioral problems associated with genetic disorders.
• Discuss the potential solutions to address health care disparities in genomic medicine.
• Describe genetic syndromes that are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Lecture

EVALUATION

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

Blake Vuocolo

[email protected]