October 7, 2026 |
Boston, MA
Clinical Research Coordinator Harini Somanchi, BS presents how the BRIDGES-NBS study team developed its condition list, which covers 777 conditions across 746 genetic changes, at ICoNS'26.
Upcoming and Past Presentations
BabySeq to BRIDGES: Empirical data on newborn genomic sequencing
October 7, 2026 |
Boston, MA
Building on G2P’s evidence base from the BabySeq and BRIDGES projects, Dr. Robert C. Green opened the 5th Annual International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) meeting with a keynote charting the roadmap for translating preventative genomic screening into safe, population-level clinical and public health realities all across the world.
GA4GH 14th Plenary Lecture
September 30, 2026 |
Singapore
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Dr. Robert C. Green delivers the Plenary Keynote at GA4GH, demonstrating how genomic sequencing can move from promising research studies into routine care for every newborn. Drawing on the BabySeq and BRIDGES-NBS projects, in addition to wider newborn-sequencing efforts, his talk considers what it will take to deliver screening that is clinically meaningful, responsibly manages … Continued
National Academy of Medicine Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence
June 18, 2026 |
Washington DC
- Nina Gold, MD, MS
Dr. Nina Gold presents Long-term Penetrance of Disease Variants in Genes Prioritized for Genomic Newborn Screening: Evidence from adult biobanks, highlighting research on the penetrance of genetic variants associated with conditions prioritized for genomic newborn screening. In her talk, Dr. Gold explores how understanding variant penetrance can help inform the design and implementation of genomic … Continued
UC Irvine School of Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series: Scientific Lecture
June 3, 2026 |
Irvine, CA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH presents a Scientific Lecture Empirical Findings on the Path to Genomic Medicine in Newborns and Adults as part of the 2026 UC Irvine School of Medicine Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series on June 3rd at 12:00 PM PDT. Recording forthcoming.
Salem Athenaeum: From a Drop of Blood to a World of Data: Is Public Health Ready for Genomic Newborn Sequencing?
June 3, 2026 |
Salem, MA
- Vilma Kodyte, MS
Vilma Kodyte, MS presents a community talk From a Drop of Blood to a World of Data: Is Public Health Ready for Genomic Newborn Sequencing? at the Salem Athenaeum on June 3rd at 7:00 PM EDT. In this talk, she shares an overview of the BEACONS-NBS research study, including its scientific goals, its ethical commitments, and … Continued
UC Irvine School of Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series: Community Lecture
June 2, 2026 |
Irvine, CA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH presents a Community Lecture Finally! Genomics is Delivering Massive Health and Longevity Benefits as part of the 2026 UC Irvine School of Medicine Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series on June 2nd at 7:00 PM PDT. Recording forthcoming.
LabRoots Precision Medicine: Genomics, Proteomics & Molecular Diagnostics Virtual Event Series 2026
May 13, 2026 |
Virtual
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH presents the Keynote presentation Update on Newborn Sequencing in the US and Around the World at Labroots’ 14th Annual Precision Medicine: Genomics, Proteomics & Molecular Diagnostics Virtual Event Series 2026, on May 13th at 7:30 AM PDT. Join to learn about the latest advancements in genomics research and the promise it holds … Continued
2026 MGfC Pediatric Research Day – Estimating the Lifelong Penetrance of Inherited Metabolic Disorders
May 5, 2026 |
Boston, MA
- Nina Gold, MD, MS
Dr. Nina B. Gold, MD, MS, winner of last year’s MGfC Pilot and Feasibility award, presented Estimating the Lifelong Penetrance of Inherited Metabolic Disorders on May 5, at 9:20 AM EDT. Her talk featured exciting progress from her pilot study exploring how genetic conditions may impact individuals across the lifespan.
2026 MGfC Pediatric Research Day – Selection of Genetic Conditions for the BEACONS-NBS Study: The first U.S. multi-state genomic screening initiative
May 5, 2026 |
Boston, MA
- Harini Somanchi
Harini Somanchi, BS presented the talk Selection of Genetic Conditions for the BEACONS-NBS Study: The First U.S. Multi-State Genomic Screening Initiative on May 5, at 9:40 AM EDT. Her talk described the process for selecting the conditions which will be included in the BEACONS-NBS multi-state genomic newborn screening study.
Bioethics@Broad
April 22, 2026 |
Cambridge, MA
- Anna C. F. Lewis, PhD
Anna Lewis, PhD is joined by Ben Neale, PhD for their discussion Grappling with ethical issues with sociobehavioral genomics, where they dive into the various ethical issues that emerge at the interface of genomics and society, as part of a community talk hosted by Bioethics@Broad.
Whole Genome Sequencing and the Future of Newborn Screening
March 26, 2026 |
Virtual
- Ingrid Holm, MD, MPH
- Nina Gold, MD, MS
Drs. Ingrid Holm and Nina Gold provide an overview on how whole genome sequencing can impact diagnostic newborn screening. Watch to learn how advances in genetic research could enable earlier, more precise diagnoses—and the ethical and clinical questions shaping how these technologies may be used in practice. View Dr. Holm's slides here. View Dr. Gold's … Continued
Festival of Genomics & Biodata 2025
June 24, 2025 |
Boston, MA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
- Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS
- Anna C. F. Lewis, PhD
June 24, 2025 9:30-10am: (Panel) How is the genomics ecosystem responding to the current climate? Chairperson: Robert C. Green Speakers: Eric Green, Anthony Monaco, Stacey Gabriel 11:30am-1:00pm (Roundtable Discussion) Building inclusivity and trust in genomics Speakers: Anna Lewis, Angélica Torres-Berrío, Maria Chahrour 12:30-1:00pm: Using Million Veteran Program data to improve health care in the healthcare … Continued
Labroots Precision Medicine: Genomics, Genetics & Molecular Diagnostics Virtual Event Series 2025
May 14, 2025 |
Virtual
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH will present The Path to Universal Newborn Sequencing at Labroots' 13th Annual Precision Medicine: Genomics, Genetics & Molecular Diagnostics Virtual Event Series 2025, on May 14th at 10:00 AM PDT. Join to learn how early genomic insights are redefining the future of personalized and preventive medicine and why every newborn could benefit … Continued
TED: Humanity Reimagined
April 9, 2025 |
Vancouver, Canada
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH takes the main stage at TED in Vancouver, Canada, for TED: Humanity Reimagined. His talk explores the provocative idea: What if we could detect and prevent diseases before they even begin — starting from the first days of life? Drawing on 10 years of experience with the BabySeq Project, Dr. … Continued
Bio-IT World Conference & Expo 2025
April 4, 2025 |
Boston, MA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH will give a keynote address on Scaling Genomic Medicine: Transforming Newborn Screening through Informatics and Innovation at the Bio-IT World Conference & Expo. This talk will explore the groundbreaking progress in genomic medicine, featuring real-world stories of families impacted by these discoveries in the BabySeq Project.
NextMed Health 2025: Re-imagining the Future of Health and Medicine
March 30, 2025 |
San Diego
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH will present "The Path to Universal Newborn Sequencing" at NextMed Health 2025. This year's NextMed Health is focused on re-imagining the future of health and medicine. Check out a recording of the presentation here.
NextGen Omics & Spatial Biology US 2025
March 27, 2025 |
Boston, MA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
NextGen Omics & Spatial Biology connects thought leaders, researchers, and experts with pharmaceutical & biotech representatives to discuss the latest innovations across the fields of multi-omics. Robert C. Green, MD, MPH will unveil results from the BabySeq Project in his opening keynote address on The Path to Universal Newborn Sequencing and explore how universal sequencing … Continued
Sanofi Rare Medical Forum
March 26, 2025 |
Cambridge, MA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Dr. Robert C. Green joined Dr. Amy Ponte, Dr. Stephen Kingsmore, Dr. Wendy Chung, and Natasha Bonhomme to discuss the promise of newborn screening by genome sequencing to reduce the diagnostic odyssey at the Sanofi Rare Medical Forum.
2025 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting
March 20, 2025 |
Los Angeles, CA
- Nina Gold, MD, MS
March 20, 2025 - In-Person Platform Presentation: International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) Consensus Guidelines for Gene Selection in Genomic Newborn Screening Programs presented by Julie Yeo on behalf of Dr. Nina Gold March 21, 2025 - Virtual Platform Presentation: A Genotype-first Approach Among Adults at Risk for Treatable Monogenic Disorders Reveals Underdiagnosis and Incomplete … Continued
NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research Seminar Series
January 23, 2025 |
Bethesda, MD
- Nina Gold, MD, MS
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health. In this seminar, Dr. Nina Gold gives a talk on the identification of … Continued
Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics 2024 Summit
December 3, 2024 |
Doha, Qatar
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
- Nicolas Encina
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH and Nicolas Encina, MS, MBA speak on genomic newborn screening at the 10th annual Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit. Dr. Green gave the opening keynote entitled "The Path to Lifelong Genomic Medicine." Tuesday, December 3 9:00 - 9:10am: Global Advancements In Genomic Newborn Screening Introduction: Nicolas … Continued
EMBL-EBI Workshop: Genetic Biomarkers in Pharmaceutical Development
October 30, 2024 |
Billerica, MA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Dr. Robert Green speaks on the case for the universal sequencing of newborns at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory - European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) workshop on genetic biomarkers in pharmaceutical development.
ICoNS’24: International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing
October 9, 2024 |
New York City, NY
- Nicolas Encina
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
- Ingrid Holm, MD, MPH
- Nina Gold, MD, MS
- Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC, PMP
- José Manuel González de Aledo Castillo, PhD
- Rose Heald
International experts in newborn genome sequencing came together at the third annual meeting of the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS'24) co-hosted by ScreenPlus in New York City. The conference is directed by Nic Encina and co-chaired by Drs. Robert Green and David Bick. Featured Sessions: Panel: NBSeq in 3/5/10 Years Moderator: Dr. Robert Green … Continued
Precision Child Health: From Technology to Translation
September 30, 2024 |
Toronto, CA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert Green, MD, MPH opened the Precision Child Health: From Technology to Translation conference in Toronto with a keynote talk on the case for universal child sequencing, drawing on new results from the BabySeq Project. This event was organized by the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Nature, and Nature Medicine.
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) 43rd Annual Conference 2024
September 17, 2024 |
New Orleans, LA
- Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC, PMP
- Stephanie Coury, MS, CGC
- Carrie Blout Zawatsky, MS, CGC
- Janelle McAuliffe, MS, CGC
Presenter(s): Bethany Zettler in-person platform presentation: Newborn sequencing using comprehensive genome analysis yields similar rates of findings across racial and ethnic groups: Results from the BabySeq Project Stephanie Coury virtual platform presentation: Expanding Preventive Genomics: Observations from the Mass General Brigham Preventive Genomics Clinic Carrie Blout Zawatsky poster: Co-designing a Preventive Genomic Screening Pilot with … Continued
Bamberg Health North America Rare Diseases Summit 2024
July 11, 2024 |
Chicago, IL
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
The second annual North America Rare Diseases Summit, hosted by Bamberg Health, took place in Chicago, IL on July 11, 2024. At this meeting Robert C. Green, MD, MPH presented findings from the BabySeq Project and plans to expand the study to additional sites across the U.S in his talk entitled "Genomic Screening of Infants: … Continued
ELSIcon 2024
June 10, 2024 |
New York City, NY
- Stacey Pereira, PhD
- Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC
- Kurt Christensen, PhD
Date: June 10, 2024 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Poster presentation by Stacey Pereira, PhD: Qualitative Exploration of Diverse Participant Recruitment in NBSeq Research: Lessons from the BabySeq Project Poster presentation by Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC: Promoting Diverse Recruitment in Genomic Research: The Impact of Community Partnerships in the BabySeq Project Date: June 11, 2024 Time: … Continued
Emerson Grand Rounds
April 12, 2024 |
Concord, MA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH discusses "The Path to Preventive Genomics" at Emerson Grand Rounds. Key objectives of the talk include: Understanding the current state of genomics research and its potential to improve human health through personalized and preventive medicine. Discussing the arguments for, and against, population based genetic screening. Identifying the percentages of healthy … Continued
2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting
March 14, 2024 |
Toronto, CA
- Ilham Abbasi
- Emma Perez, MGC
- Nina Gold, MD, MS
- Kurt Christensen, PhD
- Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC, PMP
Date: March 14, 2024 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Poster presentation by Kurt D. Christensen, PhD: Enrollment of a Diverse Population into a Trial of Newborn Genomic Sequencing: Preliminary Data from the BabySeq Project (P491) Poster presentation by Thomas Minten, PhD (mentored by Dr. Nina Gold): Exploring heterogeneity among gene lists proposed for newborn sequencing (P213) … Continued
Cure Tuesday Talks
January 23, 2024 |
New York City, NY
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert Green will be interviewed by Seema Kumar, Cure CEO about The Radical Promise of Early DNA Testing for human health and longevity. He will share results from the BabySeq Project and progress on building the new start-up company, Nurture Genomics. The event will be held on the Cure Rooftop at 345 Park Avenue South, New … Continued
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Meeting 2023
November 1, 2023 |
Washington, D.C.
- Janelle McAuliffe, MS, CGC
- Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC
- Kurt Christensen, PhD
- Nicolas Encina
November 3rd, 2023 Time: 11:15 - 11:30am Platform Presentation by Janelle Shea, MS, CGC: Exploring the implementation of preventive genomic screening in the primary care setting: Scaling suggestions from providers and the implementation team. Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm Poster Presentation by Nicolas Encina, MS, MBA: The International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) November 4th, 2023 … Continued
Precision Medicine Network Forum 2023
October 12, 2023 |
Riga, Latvia
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH was invited to be a keynote speaker at the Precision Medicine Network Forum held in Riga, Latvia. Links to Recorded Sessions: Keynote: The Path to Universal Genomic Medicine Five Year Follow-Up to BabySeq Project
Genetics and Preventive Medicine Presentation at Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele
October 9, 2023 |
Milan, Italy
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH presented on genetics and preventive medicine at Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele in Milan, Italy followed by a round table discussion with Prof. Luigi Naldini, Prof. Massimo Reichlin, and Ing. Federico Esposti.
International Conference on Newborn Sequencing
October 5, 2023 |
London, UK
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
- Ingrid Holm, MD, MPH
- Nidhi Shah, MD
- Nicolas Encina
- Rose Heald
Leading researchers and experts in genomics and newborn sequencing representing the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Australia, and the Middle East came together in London at the Royal Institution for the second annual International Conference on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) co-hosted with Genomics England to present updates regarding their own research and share future plans. The conference … Continued
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Workshop: Next-Generation Screening – The Promise and Perils of DNA Sequencing of Newborns at Birth
June 7, 2023 |
Washington, D.C.
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Newborn sequencing experts participated in a full-day workshop examining the utility of DNA sequencing in newborns. The workshop addressed the current state of newborn sequencing as well as relevant expected benefits, harms, and ethical considerations in six sessions. Session I: Opening Remarks & Keynote 9:05 - 9:30 AM: Panel of Discussants (Ellen Wright Clayton, Robert … Continued
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Grand Rounds
May 24, 2023 |
New York City, NY
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert Green, MD, MPH will be leading a talk on the path to preventive genomics and universal newborn sequencing in the Pediatric Grand Rounds at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore.
2023 Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) Network Meeting
May 19, 2023 |
Virtual
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
On May 18-19, 2023 from 12-4pm (EST), the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) is hosting a two-day virtual meeting that will showcase the important role of advocacy and research in NBS. Robert Green, MD, MPH will lead a talk on the path to universal newborn sequencing. See the conference link below to learn more and … Continued
Genetics Faculty Chalk Talk
May 8, 2023 |
Boston, MA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Faculty in the Brigham and Women's Hospital Division of Genetics share updates on their research in the Genetics Faculty Chalk Talk series.
Frontiers in Pediatric Genomic Medicine Conference 2023
April 20, 2023 |
La Jolla, CA
- Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
Robert C. Green, MD, MPH, will speak on a panel concerning newborn genomic screening programs across the globe at the 2023 Frontiers in Pediatric Genomic Medicine hybrid conference taking place in-person at Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, CA and simultaneously streamed live.
