Virtual Seminars for Scientists
PNRI’s Science Matters free, virtual seminars feature discussions with scientists around the globe about exciting research in genetics, genomics, and evolutionary biology with important societal impact.
23
April 2025
12 noon – 1:15 pm (PT)
Seema Lalani, MD
Professor, Molecular and Human Genetics, and Asst. Laboratory Director, Cytogenetics Laboratory, Baylor College of Medicine
Using Virtual Platforms and Genomic Sequencing to Reduce Inequities in Health Outcomes for Children with Rare Genetic Disorders
In this seminar, Dr. Lalani will introduce the NIH-funded study, Project GIVE (Genetic Inclusion by Virtual Evaluation), launched in 2022 to address disparities in genetic services in the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso region in Texas, where access to geneticists is limited. Using an innovative electronic health record (EHR)-agnostic virtual telehealth platform called Consultagene, the study provides virtual genetic evaluation and genome sequencing for children with rare diseases while educating local healthcare providers through in-person meetings and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) events. Project GIVE has effectively addressed the recognized barriers to genomic care in these areas, simplified patient pathways, and reduced the time to diagnosis for children with rare diseases.
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