Bionano Showcase:
Monday, August 2, 2021 | 12:35 – 1:20 PM EDT
Ushering in a New Era for Cytogenomics Based on Optical Genome Mapping
Alka Chaubey, Bionano Genomics
Followed by a panel discussion featuring:
Ravindra Kolhe, Augusta University
Adrian Lee, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Alan Lennon, Pathgroup
Presentations:
Sunday, August 1, 2021:
1:25 – 2:25 PM EDT Session 1: Brain Tumors – Molecular Landscape and Emerging Targets
Optical Genome Mapping Reveals Novel Structural Variants in Pediatric High Grade Gliomas
Miriam Bornhorst, Children’s National Hospital
Monday, August 2, 2021:
10:10 – 11:10 AM EDT Session 2: New Strides in Technology
Adoption of Optical Genome Mapping in Clinical Cancer Cytogenetics Laboratory: A Stepwise Approach
Victoria Stinnett, The Johns Hopkins University
3:25 – 4:10 PM EDT Session 3: New Molecular Insights into Myeloid Hematologic Malignancies
Optical Genome Mapping for Chromosomal Structural Variants Analysis in Hematological Malignancies
Rashmi Kanagal-Shamanna, MD Anderson Cancer Center
5:40 – 6:25 PM EDT Session 4: Integrating Genomics into Constitutional Analysis
Next-Generation Cytogenetics: Proposal for a Cost-Effective Approach for Comprehensive Testing of Prenatal Cases
Nikhil Sahajpal, Augusta University
Tuesday, August 3, 2021:
3:20 – 4:05 PM EDT Session 6: Genetic Spectrum of Vascular Anomalies and Overgrowth Syndromes
Genomic Structural Variations in Lymphatic Anomalies
Thuy Phung, University of South Alabama
5:30 – 6:15 PM EDT Session 7: Hematologic Malignancies
Complementarity of RNA Sequencing and Optical Genome Mapping in Detection of Rare Fusions in Pediatric B-ALL
Gordana Raca, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Wednesday, August 4, 2021:
5:30 – 6:30 PM EDT Session 11: Unraveling Solid Tumors with Genomic Technologies
Clinical Utility and Feasibility of Adopting Optical Genome Mapping for Chromosomal Characterization of Solid Tumors
Nikhil Sahajpal, Augusta University
*Second Place Technologist Abstract Award
Posters:
Integrative Cytogenomics Studies Using Optical Genome Mapping in Two Cases with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Jia-Chi Wang, City of Hope National Medical Center
On-Demand Poster Presentations:
Optical Genome Mapping and SNP Microarray: Integrated Workflow for Optimizing Analysis of Products of Conception
Nikhil Sahajpal, Augusta University
Optical Genome Mapping Reveals Genomic Complexity and Detects Novel Genetic Abnormalities in T-Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Guilin Tang, MD Anderson Cancer Center
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ASCO 2021 Annual Meeting
(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
Abstract Deadline – February 17, 2021 – Click Here for Details
Conference Dates – June 4-8, 2021 (Virtual Only)
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CGC 2021 Annual Meeting
(Cancer Genomics Consortium)
Abstract Deadline – March 1, 2021 – Click Here for Details
Conference Dates – August 1-4, 2021 (Hybrid – Virtual/In-Person)
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EACR 2021 Annual Meeting – June 9-12
(European Association for Cancer Research)
Abstract Deadline – March 8, 2021 – Click Here for Details
Conference Dates – June 9-12, 2021 (Virtual Only)
