SESSION 1: CPD WORKSHOP FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

8h30: Registration [order of speakers subject to change]

Wellcome: Professor Johann Schneider

9h00: Ethical considerations for research translation in the genomic era – Dr Mike Urban

9h45: A questionnaire-based survey to rate doctors’ opinions on the use of genetic testing in clinical practice – Saskia Spagni & Prof Maritha Kotze

10h15: Health Technology Assessment of genetic tests for reimbursement by funders - Prof M de Klerk

11h00: TEA/COFFEE BREAK

11h15: Moving genetic testing into clinical care: The Integrative Medicine Model  – Dr Maria Christodoulou

12h00: Genomics in oncology practice:  Adding Tamoxifen resistance genotyping to the test panel – Nicole van der Merwe & Dr Rika Pienaar

12h45: Discussion

13h00: LUNCH

SESSION 2: FEEDBACK TO STUDY PARTICIPANTS

15h00: Feedback on the wine and brandy intervention study: how research benefits the public – Dr Dawie van Velden

16h00: Case studies - Prof Maritha Kotze

SESSION 3: GKNOWMIX SOFTWARE TRAINING

17h00: Access to genetic counselling and testing online: Combining service and research initiatives – Prof Maritha J Kotze

17h45: How to participate in genetic testing service delivery via the Gknowmix Open Innovation Model – Dr Heloise Avenant

19h00: Discussion & Closure

Date & Time: 26 October 2011


Venue:
Faculty of Health Sciences, Teaching Block, 4th Floor, Lecture Room K4053B, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, CAPE TOWN

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