Gene Therapy Bootcamp

Join us for an intensive boot camp designed to introduce clinical geneticists, as well as laboratory geneticists and genetic counsellors to the transformative world of gene therapy. This course offers an insightful overview of both FDA-approved and emerging gene therapies for various conditions. The participants will learn from experts about the principles of clinical trials, explore the toolkit of groundbreaking therapeutic strategies and understand the collaborative relationships shaping the field. Engage in discussions on ethical implications and gain practical knowledge to enhance patient care and professional growth in the evolving gene therapy landscape. See full course description

(Additional Registration Fee Applies * Includes Gene Therapy Courses Joint Closing and Reception on Tuesday evening. Course is in-person only)

  Member Rates   Non-member Rates
Genetic Therapies Bootcamp Short Course ONLY* $250 $300 $360   $320 $385 $460
Genetic Therapies Bootcamp Short Course with Full Registration* $200 $240 $290   $270 $325 $390

 

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Ophthalmology in Genetics

Ophthalmic genetics is a well-established field for management, diagnosis, and counseling of rare genetic eye disorders and genetic systemic disorders with eye manifestations in children and adults. Multiple clinical models and training pathways are available for medical geneticists, ophthalmologists and genetic counselors interested in this career specialty. This workshop aims to provide a description of the clinical landscape of ophthalmic genetics, unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, including highlighting the growing field of gene-targeted and gene-agnostic therapies. Participants will gain insight into training, clinical phenotyping, including advanced multimodal imaging, genetic testing, and gene therapy considerations, as well as the opportunity to interact with leaders in ophthalmic genetics clinical and translational research. We will provide an open forum for clinical geneticists and ophthalmologists to present cases which remain unsolved or represent an example of the power of ocular genetics. See full course description

(Additional Registration Fee Applies * Includes Gene Therapy Courses Joint Closing and Reception on Tuesday evening. Course is in-person only)

  Member Rates   Non-member Rates
Medical Genetics in Ophthalmology Symposium ONLY* $250 $300 $360   $320 $385 $460
Medical Genetics in Ophthalmology Symposium with Full Registration* $200 $240 $290   $270 $325 $390


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College of American Pathologists Inspector Training Seminar

The CAP will host an in-person training seminar tailored for cytogenetics and molecular pathology inspectors at the ACMG 2026 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. This session will focus on practical techniques to boost inspectors’ confidence and effectiveness.

Topics include:

  • The inspection process at all stages—preparation, on-site inspection, and post-inspection
  • Compliance with CAP accreditation requirements, including Laboratory General, All Common, Cytogenetics, and Molecular Pathology Checklists
  • Specialized focus on inherited disease and somatic testing via Sanger Sequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS) methodologies
  • NGS validation, quality control, interpretation, and result reporting
  • Shared checklist requirements for in situ hybridization and array-based testing using the Cytogenetics and Molecular Pathology

Who Should Attend: Pathologists, PhDs, clinical laboratory scientists, and pathology trainees involved in inspecting molecular pathology and/or cytogenetics labs.

Details:

  • Format: In-person only
  • Credits: 4.5 CME/CE
  • Cost: $25 (includes light refreshments)
  • Walk-ins: Allowed, but no CME/CE credit or guaranteed refreshments.
  • Register to attend the session HERE Those who do not register in advance will not be considered “trained” in CAP systems.
  • Questions: Contact education@cap.org