5th Applied Genetics Workshop

Public Awareness Session: 5 Oct 2010 9h30-12h00
9h30	Registration
10h00	Breast cancer and your genes	Prof J Apffelstaedt Clinic, Tygerberg Academic Hospital & Private Practice, Panorama
10h45	The MammaPrint research project	Kathy Grant – PhD student, Dept of Pathology, University of Stellenbosch
11h00	Genetic variation in the CYP2D6 gene, oestrogen metabolism and Tamoxifen resistance	Nicole van der Merwe – MSc student, Dept of Pathology, University of Stellenbosch
11h15	Genetic variation in the CYP1A2 gene, caffeine metabolism and cancer risk	Lizanne de Kock – BSc (Hons) student, Dept of Pathology, University of Stellenbosch
11h30	Geneticvariation in the MTHFR gene, folate metabolism and cancer risk	William Davis – BSc (Hons) student, Dept of Pathology, University of Stellenbosch
11h45	Genetic variation in the PON-1 gene, oxidative stress and cancer risk	Kobus Pretorius – BSc (Hons) student, Dept of Pathology, University of Stellenbosch
12h00	Closure	Dr Heloise Avenant – Blueprint Health

CPD-accredited Workshop: 5 Oct 2010 14h00-18h00
13h00	Registration & Lunch
14h00	Introduction: Pathology and Genetics	Prof J Schneider – Department of Pathology, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg
14h30	Funding genetic testing in South Africa: what are the drivers?	Prof M de Klerk – Business School. University of Stellenbosch and Qualsa Managed Care.
15h15	The predictive value and cost-effectiveness of breast cancer gene profiling	R van Klaveren – Agendia, The Netherlands
16h00	Break
16h10	Breast cancer genetic testing in clinical practice	Dr K Baatjes – Breast Clinic, Tygerberg Hospital and Private Practice, Panorama
17h00	The importance of multidisciplinary decision-making in breast cancer genetics	Dr E Myburgh – Private Practicing Surgeon, Panorama Hospital, Panorama
17h45	Pathology supported genetic testing: Ethical considerations	Prof MJ Kotze – Dept of Pathology, SU Tygerberg Academic Hospital and Gknowmix
18h00	Discussion