Upcoming and Past Presentations

NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research Seminar Series

January 23, 2025 | Bethesda, MD

Presenter(s):

• Nina Gold, MD

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health. In this seminar, Dr. Nina Gold gives a talk on the identification of … Continued

Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics 2024 Summit

December 3, 2024 | Doha, Qatar

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
• Nicolas Encina

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH and Nicolas Encina, MS, MBA speak on genomic newborn screening at the 10th annual Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit. Dr. Green gave the opening keynote entitled “The Path to Lifelong Genomic Medicine.” Tuesday, December 3 9:00 – 9:10am: Global Advancements In Genomic Newborn Screening Introduction: Nicolas … Continued

EMBL-EBI Workshop: Genetic Biomarkers in Pharmaceutical Development

October 30, 2024 | Billerica, MA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Dr. Robert Green speaks on the case for the universal sequencing of newborns at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory – European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) workshop on genetic biomarkers in pharmaceutical development.

ICoNS’24: International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing

October 9, 2024 | New York City, NY

Presenter(s):

• Nicolas Encina
• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
• Ingrid Holm, MD, MPH
• Nina Gold, MD
• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC
• José Manuel González de Aledo Castillo, PhD
• Rose Heald

International experts in newborn genome sequencing came together at the third annual meeting of the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS’24) co-hosted by ScreenPlus in New York City. The conference is directed by Nic Encina and co-chaired by Drs. Robert Green and David Bick. Featured Sessions: Panel: NBSeq in 3/5/10 Years Moderator: Dr. Robert Green … Continued

Precision Child Health: From Technology to Translation

September 30, 2024 | Toronto, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Robert Green, MD, MPH opened the Precision Child Health: From Technology to Translation conference in Toronto with a keynote talk on the case for universal child sequencing, drawing on new results from the BabySeq Project. This event was organized by the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Nature, and Nature Medicine.

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) 43rd Annual Conference 2024

September 17, 2024 | New Orleans, LA

Presenter(s):

• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC
• Stephanie Coury, MS, CGC
• Carrie Blout Zawatsky, MS, CGC
• Janelle Shea, MS, CGC

Presenter(s): Bethany Zettler in-person platform presentation: Newborn sequencing using comprehensive genome analysis yields similar rates of findings across racial and ethnic groups: Results from the BabySeq Project Stephanie Coury virtual platform presentation: Expanding Preventive Genomics: Observations from the Mass General Brigham Preventive Genomics Clinic Carrie Blout Zawatsky poster: Co-designing a Preventive Genomic Screening Pilot with … Continued

Bamberg Health North America Rare Diseases Summit 2024

July 11, 2024 | Chicago, IL

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

The second annual North America Rare Diseases Summit, hosted by Bamberg Health, took place in Chicago, IL on July 11, 2024. At this meeting Robert C. Green, MD, MPH presented findings from the BabySeq Project and plans to expand the study to additional sites across the U.S in his talk entitled “Genomic Screening of Infants: … Continued

ELSIcon 2024

June 10, 2024 | New York City, NY

Presenter(s):

• Stacey Pereira, PhD
• Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC
• Kurt Christensen, PhD

Date: June 10, 2024 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Poster presentation by Stacey Pereira, PhD: Qualitative Exploration of Diverse Participant Recruitment in NBSeq Research: Lessons from the BabySeq Project Poster presentation by Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC: Promoting Diverse Recruitment in Genomic Research: The Impact of Community Partnerships in the BabySeq Project Date: June 11, 2024 Time: … Continued

Emerson Grand Rounds

April 12, 2024 | Concord, MA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH discusses “The Path to Preventive Genomics” at Emerson Grand Rounds. Key objectives of the talk include: Understanding the current state of genomics research and its potential to improve human health through personalized and preventive medicine. Discussing the arguments for, and against, population based genetic screening. Identifying the percentages of healthy … Continued

2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting

March 14, 2024 | Toronto, CA

Presenter(s):

• Ilham Abbasi
• Emma Perez, MGC
• Nina Gold, MD
• Kurt Christensen, PhD
• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC

Date: March 14, 2024 Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm Poster presentation by Kurt D. Christensen, PhD: Enrollment of a Diverse Population into a Trial of Newborn Genomic Sequencing: Preliminary Data from the BabySeq Project (P491) Poster presentation by Thomas Minten, PhD (mentored by Dr. Nina Gold): Exploring heterogeneity among gene lists proposed for newborn sequencing (P213) … Continued

Cure Tuesday Talks

January 23, 2024 | New York City, NY

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Robert Green will be interviewed by Seema Kumar, Cure CEO about The Radical Promise of Early DNA Testing for human health and longevity. He will share results from the BabySeq Project and progress on building the new start-up company, Nurture Genomics. The event will be held on the Cure Rooftop at 345 Park Avenue South, New … Continued

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Meeting 2023

November 1, 2023 | Washington, D.C.

Presenter(s):

• Janelle Shea, MS, CGC
• Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC
• Kurt Christensen, PhD
• Nicolas Encina

November 3rd, 2023 Time: 11:15 – 11:30am Platform Presentation by Janelle Shea, MS, CGC: Exploring the implementation of preventive genomic screening in the primary care setting: Scaling suggestions from providers and the implementation team. Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm Poster Presentation by Nicolas Encina, MS, MBA: The International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) November 4th, 2023 … Continued

Precision Medicine Network Forum 2023

October 12, 2023 | Riga, Latvia

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH was invited to be a keynote speaker at the Precision Medicine Network Forum held in Riga, Latvia. Links to Recorded Sessions: Keynote: The Path to Universal Genomic Medicine Five Year Follow-Up to BabySeq Project

Genetics and Preventive Medicine Presentation at Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele

October 9, 2023 | Milan, Italy

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH presented on genetics and preventive medicine at Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele in Milan, Italy followed by a round table discussion with Prof. Luigi Naldini, Prof. Massimo Reichlin, and Ing. Federico Esposti.

International Conference on Newborn Sequencing

October 5, 2023 | London, UK

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
• Ingrid Holm, MD, MPH
• Nidhi Shah, MD
• Nicolas Encina
• Rose Heald

Leading researchers and experts in genomics and newborn sequencing representing the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Australia, and the Middle East came together in London at the Royal Institution for the second annual International Conference on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) co-hosted with Genomics England to present updates regarding their own research and share future plans. The conference … Continued

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Workshop: Next-Generation Screening – The Promise and Perils of DNA Sequencing of Newborns at Birth

June 7, 2023 | Washington, D.C.

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Newborn sequencing experts participated in a full-day workshop examining the utility of DNA sequencing in newborns. The workshop addressed the current state of newborn sequencing as well as relevant expected benefits, harms, and ethical considerations in six sessions. Session I: Opening Remarks & Keynote 9:05 – 9:30 AM: Panel of Discussants (Ellen Wright Clayton, Robert … Continued

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Grand Rounds

May 24, 2023 | New York City, NY

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Robert Green, MD, MPH will be leading a talk on the path to preventive genomics and universal newborn sequencing in the Pediatric Grand Rounds at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore.

2023 Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) Network Meeting

May 19, 2023 | Virtual

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

On May 18-19, 2023 from 12-4pm (EST), the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) is hosting a two-day virtual meeting that will showcase the important role of advocacy and research in NBS. Robert Green, MD, MPH will lead a talk on the path to universal newborn sequencing. See the conference link below to learn more and … Continued

Genetics Faculty Chalk Talk

May 8, 2023 | Boston, MA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Faculty in the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Division of Genetics share updates on their research in the Genetics Faculty Chalk Talk series.

Frontiers in Pediatric Genomic Medicine Conference 2023

April 20, 2023 | La Jolla, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH, will speak on a panel concerning newborn genomic screening programs across the globe at the 2023 Frontiers in Pediatric Genomic Medicine hybrid conference taking place in-person at Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, CA and simultaneously streamed live.

2023 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting

March 14, 2023 | Salt Lake City, Utah

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
• Nidhi Shah, MD

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH will be joined by David Bick, MD; Richard Scott, MD; Wendy K. Chung, MD and Stephen Kingsmore, MD, DSc presenting at the NBSeq Symposium during the first day of the conference. Close G2P Collaborator at Dartmouth Health Children’s, Nidhi D. Shah, MD, FACMG will present a poster on Perspectives of … Continued

The Lake Nona Impact Forum 2023 Event

March 9, 2023 | Orlando, FL

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Dr. Robert C. Green was invited to speak on the topic of Precision Medicine and Population Genomics on March 9th at the Lake Nona Impact Forum 2023 event. The three-day event took place in Lake Nona Medical City in Orlando, FL, a life sciences and healthcare cluster of excellence featuring some of the Nation’s top … Continued

14th International Congress of Human Genetics (ICHG)

February 22, 2023 | Cape Town, South Africa

Presenter(s):

• Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS
• Matt Lebo, PhD, FACMG
• Anna C. F. Lewis, PhD

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) 41st Annual Conference 2022

November 17, 2022 | Nashville, TN

Presenter(s):

• Sophia Adelson
• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC
• Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC

Presenter(s): Platform Presentation by Bethany Zettler, Poster by Sheyenne Walmsley: Capillary blood microsampling for genome sequencing in healthy newborns Platform Presentation by Jill Madden: Impact of return of unsolicited genetics results to non-genetics healthcare providers: a survey of providers from the eMERGE III Network Poster by Sophia Adelson: Family information sharing practices in early adopters … Continued

Discover Brigham 2022

November 1, 2022 | Boston, MA

Presenter(s):

• Sophia Adelson

Organized by the Brigham Research Institute since 2012, Discover Brigham showcases cutting-edge science, features our exemplary investigators, and allows research to shine bright on this exciting and much anticipated day each year. Join us TODAY for the in-person Discover Brigham event, including multiple poster sessions with over 150 presenters. Basic, translational, and clinical research posters … Continued

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Meeting 2022

October 27, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
• Carrie Blout Zawatsky, MS, CGC
• Nina Gold, MD

October 27, 2022 Time: 6:00 – 7:45 PM ET Poster Presentation by Nina Gold, MD and Robert Green, MD, MPH: Expert perspectives on sequencing newborns for treatable conditions October 28, 2022 Time: 1:45 – 2:00 PM ET Platform Presentation by Carrie Blout Zawatsky, MS, CGC and Robert Green, MD, MPH: The Precision Population Health Initiative, … Continued

WHAM Forum

October 20, 2022 |

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

WHAM is working to increase awareness of and accelerate funding for women’s health research to transform women’s lives and impact the economy.

International Conference on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS)

October 5, 2022 | Boston, MA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC
• Carrie Blout Zawatsky, MS, CGC

Please join us for the world’s FIRST International Conference on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS)! This event is co-hosted by the Genomes2People research program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, the Broad Institute, and Ariadne Labs, along with GenomeWeb’s Precision Medicine Leaders’ Summit, and will feature speakers from the global projects that are already making progress in this … Continued

Illumina Genomics Forum

September 30, 2022 | San Diego, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

The Illumina Genomics Forum is Illumina’s premier global event advancing the positive impact of genomic health. G2P Director Dr. Robert Green spoke alongside Ryan Taft on building the evidence base for offering comprehensive sequencing for every child at birth.

LEAP into Advocacy Virtual Summit: Utilizing Social Health and Digital Concepts to Influence Critical Health Decisions

June 30, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Sheyenne Walmsley, MS, CGC
• Bethany Zettler, MS, CGC

The LEAP into Advocacy Virtual Summit will explore how we, as advocates, patients, and caregivers, use social health and digital concepts to inform and influence critical health decisions. Social health is transforming our approach to healthcare; and digital concepts like telehealth continue to be a crucial tool in expanding how we access care. Social health … Continued

Precision Medicine World Conference 2022

June 29, 2022 | Silicon Valley, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

PMWC, the “Precision Medicine World Conference” is the largest & original annual conference dedicated to precision medicine. PMWC’s mission is to bring together recognized leaders, top global researchers and medical professionals, and innovators across healthcare and biotechnology sectors to showcase practical content that helps close the knowledge gap between different sectors, thereby catalyzing cross-functional fertilization … Continued

Multiomics in Precision Medicine

June 21, 2022 | The Broad Institute, Boston, MA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Multiomics in Precision Medicine will be held on June 22-23, 2022, at the Broad Institute in Boston, MA. Sessions will focus on the theme, Emerging Strategies for Multiomics in Precision Medicine. Two key drivers in precision medicine have been the recognition that populations within a disease area need medicines tailored to their specific needs, and … Continued

Achieving Research Equity & Inclusion

May 23, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Presented by: Mass General Brigham, with support from Advarra Mass General Brigham is engaging stakeholders from across the country and our communities for a unique opportunity to change how we do research. Achieving equity and inclusion in research requires us all to join together to: Name it! Acknowledge the past and identify the future Act … Continued

Webinar: Will Genetics and Genomics Deliver Precision Health?

May 19, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

In this webinar, leading experts will discuss the latest on how widespread genetic screening programs can be incorporated into routine care, allowing patients to identify future risks and to develop more effective personalized approaches to treat disease or even to ward it off entirely. Hear from a panel of experts about the challenges and opportunities … Continued

The Atria Vanguard Symposia

May 13, 2022 | New York City, NY

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

“In this episode, leading medical geneticist Dr. Robert Green guides listeners through the transformative potential of genomics for personalized medicine, exploring the shift from diagnosing rare conditions to predicting common diseases. He discusses the rise of preventive genomics clinics and how detailed genetic insights can guide medical decisions, including medication selection and dosage. Dr. Green … Continued

University of Chicago Medicine, Pediatrics Grand Rounds: The 2nd Annual William Meadow Bioethics Debate

May 12, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

In this debate hosted by the University of Chicago School of Medicine, Dr. Lainie Ross and Dr. Robert C. Green both respond to the question “should all newborns have their genomes sequenced at birth?”

2022 World Medical Innovation Forum

May 2, 2022 | Westin Copley Place, Boston

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

The World Medical Innovation Forum brings together Mass General Brigham and presenting sponsor Bank of America to advance patient benefiting technologies. Join us, May 2–4, along with dozens of CEOs, investors and top MDs. The 2022 Forum will explore the promise of new gene and cell therapies, the challenges to their development and investment and … Continued

Genomics in Health Implementation Forum Newborn Sequencing Virtual Workshop

April 5, 2022 | Virtual Conference

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

On April 5th, 2022, initiatives from around the globe will virtually convene for a meeting of the Genomics in Health Implementation Forum (GHIF). This focused workshop aims to share the status of international efforts establishing genomic newborn screening programmes and identify areas for engagement with GA4GH Work Streams.

Digital Health Innovations in Research Symposium, 2022

February 24, 2022 |

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

The Digital Health Innovations in Research Symposium, 2022 brings together tech innovators and academic researchers. 9:15am – Keynote Speaker: Robert C. Green

29th International Molecular & Precision Med TRI-CON 2022

February 21, 2022 | San Diego, CA

Presenter(s):

• Robert C. Green, MD, MPH

Monday, February 21: PLENARY KEYNOTE SESSION – PRECISION HEALTH: GENOMICS AND BEYOND 4:15pm PST: Universal Newborn Sequencing and the Path to Preventive Genomics (Robert C. Green) 6pm PST: Panel Discussion: Precision Health: Convergence of Genomics, Digital MedTech and Healthcare (Moderator: Robert C. Green)