Upcoming and Past Presentations

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

14th International Congress of Human Genetics (ICHG)

February 22, 2023 | Cape Town, South Africa

Presenter(s):

• Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS
• Matt Lebo, PhD, FACMG
• Anna C. F. Lewis, PhD

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) 41st Annual Conference 2022

November 17, 2022 | Nashville, TN

Presenter(s):

• Sophia Adelson
• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC
• Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC

Presenter(s): Platform Presentation by Bethany Zettler, Poster by Sheyenne Walmsley: Capillary blood microsampling for genome sequencing in healthy newborns Platform Presentation by Jill Madden: Impact of return of unsolicited genetics results to non-genetics healthcare providers: a survey of providers from the eMERGE III Network Poster by Sophia Adelson: Family information sharing practices in early adopters … Continued

Discover Brigham 2022

November 1, 2022 | Boston, MA

Presenter(s):

• Sophia Adelson

Organized by the Brigham Research Institute since 2012, Discover Brigham showcases cutting-edge science, features our exemplary investigators, and allows research to shine bright on this exciting and much anticipated day each year. Join us TODAY for the in-person Discover Brigham event, including multiple poster sessions with over 150 presenters. Basic, translational, and clinical research posters … Continued

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Meeting 2022

October 27, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
• Carrie Blout Zawatsky, MS, CGC
• Nina Gold, MD

October 27, 2022 Time: 6:00 – 7:45 PM ET Poster Presentation by Nina Gold, MD and Robert Green, MD, MPH: Expert perspectives on sequencing newborns for treatable conditions October 28, 2022 Time: 1:45 – 2:00 PM ET Platform Presentation by Carrie Blout Zawatsky, MS, CGC and Robert Green, MD, MPH: The Precision Population Health Initiative, … Continued

WHAM Forum

October 20, 2022 |

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

WHAM is working to increase awareness of and accelerate funding for women’s health research to transform women’s lives and impact the economy.

International Conference on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS)

October 5, 2022 | Boston, MA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC
• Carrie Blout Zawatsky, MS, CGC

Please join us for the world’s FIRST International Conference on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS)! This event is co-hosted by the Genomes2People research program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, the Broad Institute, and Ariadne Labs, along with GenomeWeb’s Precision Medicine Leaders’ Summit, and will feature speakers from the global projects that are already making progress in this … Continued

Illumina Genomics Forum

September 30, 2022 | San Diego, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

The Illumina Genomics Forum is Illumina’s premier global event advancing the positive impact of genomic health. G2P Director Dr. Robert Green spoke alongside Ryan Taft on building the evidence base for offering comprehensive sequencing for every child at birth.

LEAP into Advocacy Virtual Summit: Utilizing Social Health and Digital Concepts to Influence Critical Health Decisions

June 30, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC
• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC

The LEAP into Advocacy Virtual Summit will explore how we, as advocates, patients, and caregivers, use social health and digital concepts to inform and influence critical health decisions. Social health is transforming our approach to healthcare; and digital concepts like telehealth continue to be a crucial tool in expanding how we access care. Social health … Continued

Precision Medicine World Conference 2022

June 29, 2022 | Silicon Valley, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

PMWC, the “Precision Medicine World Conference” is the largest & original annual conference dedicated to precision medicine. PMWC’s mission is to bring together recognized leaders, top global researchers and medical professionals, and innovators across healthcare and biotechnology sectors to showcase practical content that helps close the knowledge gap between different sectors, thereby catalyzing cross-functional fertilization … Continued

Multiomics in Precision Medicine

June 21, 2022 | The Broad Institute, Boston, MA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Multiomics in Precision Medicine will be held on June 22-23, 2022, at the Broad Institute in Boston, MA. Sessions will focus on the theme, Emerging Strategies for Multiomics in Precision Medicine. Two key drivers in precision medicine have been the recognition that populations within a disease area need medicines tailored to their specific needs, and … Continued

Achieving Research Equity & Inclusion

May 23, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Presented by: Mass General Brigham, with support from Advarra Mass General Brigham is engaging stakeholders from across the country and our communities for a unique opportunity to change how we do research. Achieving equity and inclusion in research requires us all to join together to: Name it! Acknowledge the past and identify the future Act … Continued

Webinar: Will Genetics and Genomics Deliver Precision Health?

May 19, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

In this webinar, leading experts will discuss the latest on how widespread genetic screening programs can be incorporated into routine care, allowing patients to identify future risks and to develop more effective personalized approaches to treat disease or even to ward it off entirely. Hear from a panel of experts about the challenges and opportunities … Continued

University of Chicago Medicine, Pediatrics Grand Rounds: The 2nd Annual William Meadow Bioethics Debate

May 12, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

In this debate hosted by the University of Chicago School of Medicine, Dr. Lainie Ross and Dr. Robert C. Green both respond to the question “should all newborns have their genomes sequenced at birth?”

2022 World Medical Innovation Forum

May 2, 2022 | Westin Copley Place, Boston

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

The World Medical Innovation Forum brings together Mass General Brigham and presenting sponsor Bank of America to advance patient benefiting technologies. Join us, May 2–4, along with dozens of CEOs, investors and top MDs. The 2022 Forum will explore the promise of new gene and cell therapies, the challenges to their development and investment and … Continued

Genomics in Health Implementation Forum Newborn Sequencing Virtual Workshop

April 5, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

On April 5th, 2022, initiatives from around the globe will virtually convene for a meeting of the Genomics in Health Implementation Forum (GHIF). This focused workshop aims to share the status of international efforts establishing genomic newborn screening programmes and identify areas for engagement with GA4GH Work Streams.

Digital Health Innovations in Research Symposium, 2022

February 24, 2022 |

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

The Digital Health Innovations in Research Symposium, 2022 brings together tech innovators and academic researchers. 9:15am – Keynote Speaker: Robert C. Green

29th International Molecular & Precision Med TRI-CON 2022

February 21, 2022 | San Diego, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Monday, February 21: PLENARY KEYNOTE SESSION – PRECISION HEALTH: GENOMICS AND BEYOND 4:15pm PST: Universal Newborn Sequencing and the Path to Preventive Genomics (Robert C. Green) 6pm PST: Panel Discussion: Precision Health: Convergence of Genomics, Digital MedTech and Healthcare (Moderator: Robert C. Green)

Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2021

December 4, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

This is an international forum that has been running for six years bringing together nationally and internationally recognized researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community members to explore the latest developments and innovations in biomedical research and how they translate into precision medicine solutions. This year’s program will be focused around four parallel tracks as follow: … Continued

2021 Magee-Womens Summit

November 18, 2021 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center - Pittsburgh, PA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

The 2021 Magee-Womens Summit (Nov 17-18, 2021) will convene scientific and clinical innovators, virtually and in-person, to discuss transformative women’s health and reproductive biology in the 21st century. The 2021 Summit themes are Healthy Beginnings, Shaping Metabolism and Healthy Mind Through Transition. The centerpiece of the Summit will be the award of the Magee Prize, … Continued

International Scientific Seminar on Precision Medicine

November 11, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

International Scientific Seminar on Precision Medicine, in celebration of the 111th Anniversary of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University.

Italian Fashion for a Cause: The Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventative Genomics

November 4, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Meet two innovative collaborators using the power of DNA to transform medicine and prevent disease. Francesco Carrozzini, filmmaker, will share his story and inspiration for the Fund dedicated to his mother and late editor for Vogue Italia, Franca Sozzani. Dr. Robert Green, professor of medicine, will present scientific evidence supporting preventive genomics. Attendees will also … Continued

Midwest Genetics Network Region 4 2021 Annual Virtual Meeting

September 29, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Tala Berro, MS, CGC

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) 40th Annual Conference 2021

September 22, 2021 | New Orleans, LA

Presenter(s):

• Tala Berro, MS, CGC
• Carrie Blout Zawatsky, MS, CGC
• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC
• Emma Perez, MGC

Tala Berro: Strategies for Enhancing Minority Recruitment in Early Adopters of Preventive Genomics Carrie Zawatsky: The Impact of Personal and Family Medical History on Family Sharing Practices in the Mass General Brigham Biobank  Bethany Zettler: Proactive Whole Genome Sequencing in Healthy Adults Yields Medically Relevant Information: A Case Series  Emma Perez: Examining the phenotypes of … Continued

Genomic Life Conference 2021

August 19, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Optimizing Employee Well-being Through Genetic Insights and Proactive Health Programs

Dena DNA

June 22, 2021 | Clubhouse

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

What happens when you offer genetic testing to healthy adults or infants to predict & potentially prevent the onset of disease? Join Dr. Green, a leading pioneer implementing preventive genomics now, to learn what the future of genomics and preventive medicine will look like.

NSGC Webinar Series: June Webinar

June 22, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Tala Berro, MS, CGC

Learning Objectives • Explain terminology related to sex and gender • Provide strategies to increase gender inclusion in genetic counseling sessions • Highlight the need for gender inclusion within and beyond the genetic counseling field

Equitable and Inclusive Care in Genetic Counseling

June 4, 2021 | MGH Institute of Health Professions' Genetic Counseling Program

Presenter(s):

• Tala Berro, MS, CGC

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: Welcome 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM: Affirming and Empowering Genetic Counseling for Gender-Diverse Individuals Dallas Ducar MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNL 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM: Transforming Medicine with Intersex Justice Sean Saifa Wall, BA, PhD candidate in Sociology 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Break 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Hope … Continued

Gene-Targeted Therapies: Early Diagnosis and Equitable Delivery

June 3, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

This free 3 day NIH sponsored conference brings academia, industry, and government together to accelerate access to gene-targeted therapies. G2P’s Dr. Robert Green co-chairs the planning committee and will be one of the speakers opening the conference on June 3 as well as speaking about BabySeq on June 10. June 3rd will focus on defining: … Continued

European Conference on the Diffusion of Genomic Medicine: Health Economics & Policy

May 28, 2021 | Dijon, France

Presenter(s):

• Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS

PMLS Virtual Series 2021 – Genomics & Precision Medicine

April 27, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting 2021

April 13, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Poster by Nidhi Shah: Medical Consequences of Unanticipated Monogenic Findings in Exome Screening of Newborns in the BabySeq Project Poster by Matt Lebo: Development of a Clinical Assay for Reporting Polygenic Risk Scores Poster by Megan Bell: Motivations, Concerns, Expectations and Knowledge and Preemptive Population Genetic Testing: Real World Evidence from Imagenetics METRICS Platform by … Continued

NIH Collaboratory Grand Rounds

March 26, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

T32 Training Program in Precision and Genomic Medicine: Implementation Science Lecture Series

March 16, 2021 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH