The purpose of the GeneTalk Workshops and lectures is to facilitate the incorporation of molecular genetics into routine clinical practice. Participation of healthcare practitioners is deemed paramount to the success of the Genome Research Innovation Initiative launched in collaboration with the Department of Pathology, Tygerberg Academic Hospital, in April 2008.
GENETALK EVENTS CPD lectures: 30 September 2010, 18h00-20h00, Conference Room, Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg CPD workshop: 5 October 2010, 13h00-20h00, Van der Horst Building, Room 201, US Business School, Bellville, Cape Town. Prof Johann Schneider, head of the Department of Pathololgy at the Tygerberg Academic Hospital, will open the workshop to be held in Bellville, Cape Town with a short introduction to the new concept of pathology supported genetic testing.
Speakers:
Prof Manie de Klerk - Funding genetic testing in South Africa: what are the drivers?
Ronald van Klaveren – The predictive value and cost-effectiveness of breast cancer gene profiling.
Dr Ettienne Myburgh – The importance of a multidisciplinary decision-making process in genetic testing service delivery.
Dr Karin Baatjes - Breast cancer genetic testing in clinical practice
Due to the efforts of medical scientists involved in the translation of their research into clinical applications, and medical professionals who become involved in the development of treatment algorithms based on genetic test results, genomic health care has improved the health and well-being of many South Africans over recent years. The realisation that DNA is not destiny has paved the way for the development and application of multi-gene genetic tests to not only aid in disease diagnoses, but also in the selection of the appropriate treatment strategy in patients with chronic lifestyle-related diseases.
Oncology is leading the way in personalised medicine, as it is fast becoming the norm for breast cancer patients to have their genetic material tested to select the best treatment option. Pre-selection of medication that can block the effect of a faulty gene or will not work due to the genetic make-up of the patient, paves the way for cost-effective, patient-centered care. Savings can however only be realised if action is taken to reduce recurrence risk or prevent the complications of the disease that is predicted based partly on the genetic test results. To simplify this process, a computer database tool has been developed to assist clinicians with the test selection process and service delivery process, which has been linked to ethically approved health outcomes research projects. This forms part of the Genome Research Innovation initiative launched by the Department of Pathology at the Tygerberg Academic Hospital in April 2008. Please join us for the 5th Applied Genetics Workshop which promises to provide yet another important step toward the implementation of personalised medicine in daily clinical practice.
Price per person for the Cape Town workshop: R 250.00 per person. Free attendance offered to registered healthcare professionals who register by 30 September 2010 and return a 3-page research questionnaire (to be provided after registration). To book or for any enquiries, please email
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