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Saturday, June 22 • 9:45am - 10:15am
Comprehensive Clinical Management of Huntington's Disease: Genetics/Counseling - 0.5 credit

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This session will increase provider understanding of the genetic disposition and identify risk of Huntington's Disease by reviewing HTT gene codes & CAG repeats, along with providing patients and families education on this progressive hereditary disease. Low utilization of referrals to counseling and resources overburdens providers and lowers the chance patients and families get sufficient psychosocial support. Upon completion of this course, along with recognizing HTT gene coding and the meaning of CAG repeats, HCPs will be able to recognize when to refer a patient for genetic counseling and the impact of that decision-making.
CME Speakers
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Steven E. Lo, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Steven E. Lo, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. After earning his medical degree at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, he went on to complete a neurology residency... Read More →
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Jan Blancato, PhD

Professor of Oncology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Jan Blancato, PhD is a Professor of Oncology and a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center. For 20 years, she has worked in Translational Science and performed CLIA genetic testing for single gene and chromosomal syndromes. She is a Board-Certified... Read More →

Saturday June 22, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A (General Sessions)
  CME General