National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Conference 2026

Name: National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Conference 2026
Start: 2026-11-10
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Baltimore Convention Center

10 November 2026 – 14 November 2026

Baltimore Convention Center, Maryland, United States of America

The NSGC 45th Annual Conference brings the genetic counseling community together in Baltimore, Maryland, for education, connection and inspiration. Designed by genetic counselors for genetic counselors, it offers emerging research, practical takeaways and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the profession. Registration includes in-person attendance at the Baltimore Convention Center, and a Digital Access Pass provides on-demand access to recorded sessions.

81 sessions · 225 speakers

Organiser (1)

National Society of Genetic Counselors

Sponsors (12)

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Natera · MyOme · Simons Searchlight · GeneDx · ARUP Laboratories · Ambry Genetics · Labcorp · Lexeo Therapeutics · Baylor Genetics · BioMarin Pharmaceutical · Myriad Genetics

Exhibitors (75)

BridgeBio Pharma · GoPath Diagnostics · Hope Clinic · Nemours Children's Health · My Faulty Gene · Regeneron · Kennedy Krieger Institute · Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine · Li Fraumeni Syndrome Association · Natera · Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network · CARE Reproductive Health · Rising Kites · PLUGS · Pfizer · Revvity · Sanofi · MyOme · Simons Searchlight · CeGaT Corporation · University of Washington · BillionToOne · AiLife Diagnostics, Inc. · ConnectMyVariant · Coriell Institute for Medical Research · GeneDx · Down Syndrome Assoc of Maryland · Partners in Abortion Care, LLC · PreventionGenetics · Jack's Basket · Allele Diagnostics · Variantyx · Jacqueline Rush Foundation · ARUP Laboratories · VAG Clinic · Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · DuPont Clinic · IntraBio · Amyloidosis Research Consortium (ARC) · Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) · Ascendis Pharma · Immunovia · Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy · Amicus Therapeutics · American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) · Ambry Genetics · RISE Collective · Greenwood Genetic Center · Chiesi GRD · Sharsheret · Beren Therapeutics · Labcorp · PKD Free Alliance · National Down Syndrome Adoption Network (NDSAN) · Mighty Therapeutics · Centogene · American Kidney Fund · Fulgent Genetics · Springworks Therapeutics · GRAIL · FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered · GenomeConnect · Cancer IQ · Ionis · Hope Story · FamGenix · United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) · National Organization for Disorders of the Corpus Callosum · Baylor Genetics · Genetic Support Foundation · BioMarin Pharmaceutical · Geisinger · PTC Therapeutics USA · GENinCode Genetics

Speakers (225)

Agenda

Showing 80 of 81 sessions.

Virtual Platform Presentations 10 November 2026
Piece by Piece: Integrating Evidence, Uncertainty, and Patient Perspectives in Counseling and Management of Mosaic PGT-A Results (Virtual) 10 November 2026
Hot off the Press: Emerging Evidence and Genetic Counseling Considerations for Lymphoma (Virtual) 10 November 2026
Virtual Platform Presentations: Public Health 10 November 2026
Virtual Platform Presentations: Rare Disease 10 November 2026
Virtual Platform Presentations: Professional Issues 10 November 2026
Virtual Platform Presentations: Healthcare Delivery and Professional Practice 10 November 2026
Virtual Platform Presentations: Access & Billing 10 November 2026
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider Certification Training Course - Sponsored by the NSGC Cardiovascular Genetics SIG ($) 10 November 2026
Demystifying MRD: The Genetic Counselor’s Role in ctDNA-Based Cancer Monitoring and Minimal Residual Disease Detection 10 November 2026 · Ballroom I
Rethinking Pediatric Screening in the Genomic Era ($) 10 November 2026 · 318-323
From Idea to Award - Empowering Genetic Counselors to Navigate the Grant Funding Landscape ($) 10 November 2026 · 314-317
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider Certification Training Course - Sponsored by the NSGC Cardiovascular Genetics SIG ($) 10 November 2026
First-Time Attendee Workshop (Current Genetic Counseling Students and 2026 Graduates Only) 10 November 2026
First-Time Attendee Welcome Reception 10 November 2026 · Ballroom IV
Decoding Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Testing: The Science and Evidence Behind the Cancerguard® Test - Exact Sciences is now Abbott Sponsored Breakfast Symposium 11 November 2026
Discover Yuviwel® (navepegritide) - Ascendis Pharma Sponsored Breakfast Symposium 11 November 2026 · Ballroom IV
Innovation with Intention: Advancing Prenatal Genetics Together - BilliontoOne Sponsored Breakfast Symposium 11 November 2026 · 327-329
Introductory Remarks 11 November 2026
Opening Plenary - From Genes to Population Health: Progress, Challenges and Promise 11 November 2026 · Hall G
Fetal Therapies: The Cutting Edge Without Cuts 11 November 2026 · Ballroom III
Plain Community Perspectives on Culturally-Informed Healthcare 11 November 2026 · Ballroom II
Beyond FH: Genetic Causes of Coronary Artery Disease 11 November 2026 · 327-329
Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship Presentation: Awards Overview, Past Recipient Presentations and Q&A 11 November 2026 · 318-323
Here's Your PSA on Hereditary Prostate Cancer 11 November 2026 · Ballroom I
Reimagining Genomic Testing Across the Care Continuum (from Prenatal to Postnatal) - Baylor Genetics Sponsored Lunch Symposium 11 November 2026 · 314-317
Shifting the NIPT Paradigm: The Impact of Clinically Validated Accuracy at Low Fetal Fraction - Natera Sponsored Lunch Symposium 11 November 2026 · Ballroom II
CSI: Clinical Sequencing Investigation: Applying Genomic Evidence to Solve the Case - Genedx Sponsored Lunch Symposium 11 November 2026 · Ballroom IV
Beyond Algorithms: How AI and Machine Learning Leverage Large-Scale Data to Inform Gene Curation and Variant Classification at Scale 11 November 2026 · Ballroom IV
The Fine Print of PGT-M: What All Genetic Counselors Need to Know About Logistics, Limitations, and Patient Realities 11 November 2026 · 314-317
The Uncertainties of Precision Medicine in Cardiovascular Genetics: It Is Not Just About Variants 11 November 2026 · 318-323
Should ABGC Adopt Microcredentialing? A Debate: Advancing the Profession or Adding Barriers? 11 November 2026 · Ballroom III
Patients as Pioneers: The New Era of Rare Disease Therapy Development 11 November 2026 · Ballroom I
Genome Sequencing in Adult Neurology: Getting It Done and Getting It Covered 11 November 2026 · Ballroom II
Natalie Weissberger Paul National Achievement Award Presentation 11 November 2026 · Hall G
Highlighted Abstract Presentations 11 November 2026 · Hall G
Poster Viewing in Exhibit Hall 11 November 2026
Beyond the Report: Bridging the Gap Between Rare Disease Diagnosis and Clinical Trial Access - Natera Sponsored Breakfast Symposium 12 November 2026 · Ballroom II
Hypochondroplasia: Advancing Diagnosis and Genetic Counseling in an Evolving Clinical Landscape - Biomarin Sponsored Breakfast Symposium 12 November 2026 · Ballroom IV
Navigating the Genomic Era: Diagnostic Yield and Ethical Challenges - Variantyx, Inc. Sponsored Breakfast Symposium 12 November 2026 · 327-329
In Living Color: Perspectives of Being Black and Disabled 12 November 2026 · Hall G
A Drop of Blood, a World of Data: Are We Ready for Genomic Newborn Sequencing? 12 November 2026 · Hall G
Powering up Mitochondrial Genetics Skills: Recognizing and Managing Across Specialties 12 November 2026 · 318-323
Guidelines and Gray Areas: Hot Topics in Endocrine Tumor Genetics 12 November 2026 · 314-317
More Than a Fever: Inborn Errors of Immunity Across Genetic Counseling Care Settings 12 November 2026 · Ballroom II
NSGC Research Initiative Presentation 12 November 2026 · Ballroom I
Genes and the Uniform: Navigating Genetic Counseling for Military Members and Their Families 12 November 2026 · Ballroom III
Innovations at Myriad Genetics: Firstgene® Multiple Prenatal Screen and Myrisk® with Riskscore® Breast Cancer Risk Assessment - Myriad Genetics Sponsored Lunch Symposium 12 November 2026 · Ballroom IV
Uncovering the Complete Picture: Transforming Rare Disease Care for Every Patient - Ambry Genetics Sponsored Lunch Symposium 12 November 2026 · 327-329
The Next Wave: Preparing for the Age of Population Genomics as a Genetic Counselor - Labcorp Sponsored Lunch Symposium 12 November 2026 · Ballroom II
Platform Presentations 12 November 2026
Platform Presentations - Artificial Intelligence 12 November 2026 · 318-323
Platform Presentations - Cancer 12 November 2026 · Ballroom I
Platform Presentations - Healthcare Delivery and Workforce 12 November 2026 · Ballroom III
Platform Presentations - Pediatrics 12 November 2026 · Ballroom II
Platform Presentations - Prenatal 12 November 2026 · 314-317
Presidential Symposium - Beyond the Family Tree: Our Essential Role in the Era of Biological Complexity 12 November 2026 · Hall G
Poster Viewing in Exhibit Hall 12 November 2026
Rett Syndrome Management Your Way: Two Formulations of the First and Only FDA-Approved Treatment - Acadia Pharmaceuticals Sponsored Breakfast Symposium 13 November 2026 · Ballroom IV
One Diagnosis, Many Conversations: The Evolving Landscape of Care in Achondroplasia and the Role of Genetic Counselors - Bridgebio Pharma Sponsored Breakfast Symposium 13 November 2026 · 327-329
Partners in Diagnosis: Collaborative Models for Genetic Testing and Counseling in Hereditary Hearing Loss - Eli Lilly and Company Sponsored Breakfast Symposium 13 November 2026 · Ballroom II
State of the Society 13 November 2026 · Hall G
Incoming Presidential Address 13 November 2026 · Hall G
The Longitudinal Journey: Supporting Families and Accelerating Research After Diagnosis - Simons Searchlight Sponsored Lunch Symposium 13 November 2026 · Ballroom IV
One Rare Disease, Three Perspectives: How Genetic Counselors Across Clinic, Research, and Industry Shape Patient Care - Sanofi Sponsored Lunch Symposium 13 November 2026 · Ballroom II
Recognize What Might Be Missed: Changing the Patient Journey in HPP, LAL-D, NF1 - Alexion AZ Rare Disease Sponsored Lunch Symposium 13 November 2026 · 327-329
High‑Impact Counseling: Evidence-Based Skills to Improve Quality, Efficiency, and Patient Experiences 13 November 2026 · 314-317
Partnering for Impact: Integrating Community-Based Workforces to Advance Genomic Equity 13 November 2026 · Ballroom III
From Clinic to the Capitol: Turning Patient Barriers Into Policy Change 13 November 2026 · 318-323
CGA-IGC Presents: Emerging Strategies for Early Cancer Detection and Prevention in Lynch Syndrome 13 November 2026 · Hall G
The Human Pangenome in Practice: Tools, Cases, and Clinical Impact for Genetic Counselors 13 November 2026 · Ballroom I
Hire Power: Unleashing Your Inner Business Case Superhero 13 November 2026 · 327-329
The New Value Equation: Redefining Genetic Counseling Quality, Connection, and Trust in the Age of AI 13 November 2026 · Hall G
Precision Medicine and Lymphatic Anomalies Across the Lifespan 14 November 2026 · Ballroom III
The ABCH3’s of NGS-Based Methylation: The Fundamentals of Epigenomics in Clinical Care 14 November 2026 · 314-317
From Diagnosis to Intervention: Navigating the Fetal Therapy Landscape 14 November 2026 · 327-329
Debating Best Practices in Clinical Pharmacogenomics: Broad Versus Targeted Implementation Strategies 14 November 2026 · 318-323
Audrey Heimler Special Projects Award Presentation 14 November 2026 · Ballroom I
Abstract Awards 14 November 2026 · Hall G
Closing Plenary - Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening in Action: A Panel Discussion on Science, Implementation, and the Role of Genetic Counselors 14 November 2026 · Hall G