Upcoming and Past Presentations

GA4GH 14th Plenary Lecture

September 30, 2026 | Singapore

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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.

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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.

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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

Presenter(s):

• 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.

2023 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting

March 14, 2023 | Salt Lake City, Utah

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
• Nidhi Shah, MD

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH will be joined by David Bick, MD; Richard Scott, MD; Wendy K. Chung, MD and Stephen Kingsmore, MD, DSc presenting at the NBSeq Symposium during the first day of the conference. Close G2P Collaborator at Dartmouth Health Children’s, Nidhi D. Shah, MD, FACMG will present a poster on Perspectives of … Continued

The Lake Nona Impact Forum 2023 Event

March 9, 2023 | Orlando, FL

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Dr. Robert C. Green was invited to speak on the topic of Precision Medicine and Population Genomics on March 9th at the Lake Nona Impact Forum 2023 event. The three-day event took place in Lake Nona Medical City in Orlando, FL, a life sciences and healthcare cluster of excellence featuring some of the Nation’s top … Continued