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Counsyl to Host Evolution of Carrier Screening Symposium, Present Nine Research Posters at the 2017 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics MeetingCounsyl, a DNA testing and genetic counseling service, will present new research findings on carrier screening, variant classification and inherited disease at the 2017 American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona this week. Highlights from Counsyl's activities at ACMG include: Satellite Symposium1 Examining the Evolution of Carrier Screening Counsyl experts will review findings from the largest expanded carrier screening study to date, discuss implications for these findings on screening guidelines and clinical practice, and explore the technological advances in next generation sequencing that maximize detection of at-risk couples.
Research Posters Presenting Clinical Insights on Genetics Counsyl will share insights from its clinical experience in the following poster sessions:
Exploring The Gene Machine: Book Signing and Giveaway Counsyl will host a book signing with award-winning journalist and author, Bonnie Rochman, whose new book, The Gene Machine: How Genetic Technologies Are Changing the Way We Have Kids--and the Kids We Have, explores the new frontier of genetic technologies.
Stay updated on Counsyl news during ACMG by searching for #ACMGMtg17, and by following Counsyl on Twitter. About Counsyl Counsyl is a DNA testing and genetic counseling service. We're committed to helping patients understand their DNA and how it can inform important health decisions. Whether it's starting a family or evaluating risk for cancer, Counsyl's DNA tests provide patients with early awareness about genetic conditions, so they can live informed and prepare for the future. Counsyl has screened more than 750,000 patients and served more than 10,000 healthcare professionals. For more information, visit www.counsyl.com. Sign up for news announcements from Counsyl at subscribe.counsyl.com. 1 The Symposium is not part of the official ACMG Annual Meeting program, and ACMG does not approve or endorse any commercial products or services discussed during the Symposium or offered for sale by the corporate supporter of the Symposium. ACMG has reviewed and approved this symposium as appropriate for presentation as an independent educational activity held in conjunction with the ACMG Annual Meeting. CME credits are not provided for this sponsored session.
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