Presenters: Kathy Grange, M.D. and Pilar Magoulas, M.S., CGC
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: $10
Genetics can be complex and overwhelming. But, this webinar will help you understand how ectodermal dysplasia can be passed down in your family and the importance of getting a specific diagnosis through genetic testing.
Ms. Magoulas will present the difference between genes and chromosomes and how they can change to cause ectodermal dysplasias. She will teach you the different ways that ectodermal dysplasias can be inherited, the benefits of a specific diagnosis, and how to diagnose ectodermal dysplasias including clinical diagnosis and genetic testing.
Dr. Grange and Ms. Magoulas will be available to answer your questions during the presentation.
After the webinar, you will better understand the benefits of genetic counseling and what you can expect. Don’t miss this informational presentation!
About the Experts
Dorothy Katherine Grange, M.D. is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. She went on to complete a fellowship in Medical Genetics through the Interinstitute Medical Genetics Program at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Grange has been a clinical geneticist for over 30 years. She treats children with a wide variety of genetic disorders and inborn errors of metabolism. She belongs to many professional organizations and has published a number of journal articles and book chapters regarding genetic syndromes and metabolic conditions. She has been a member of the NFED Scientific Advisory Council since 2006.
Pilar L. Magoulas, M.S., CGC is a genetic counselor, assistant professor, and the Genetics Clinic Manager at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. She also serves as Chief of the Division of Genetic Counseling in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. Her primary responsibilities include coordination of the inpatient consultation service, managing the Genetics clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital, and supervising all of the Genetics office staff, genetic counselors, research coordinators, and nurses. She received her BS degree in psychology from the University of Florida and obtained her MS in genetic counseling from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois in 2003. Pilar also serves on the Board of Directors for a rare syndrome support group called, Cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome (CFC International), where she was one of the first and only non-parent board members, and serves as a medical liaison for RASopathies Network, USA – a non-profit organization for a group of rare genetic syndromes. Some of her greatest joys have been getting to know the kids and families affected with rare genetic conditions and by attending the family conferences, usually with her own family in tow. She has served on the NFED Scientific Advisory Council since 2015.
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Disclaimer: This webinar is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Only a healthcare provider with a full medical history may determine the proper treatment options. Opinions shared do not necessarily reflect those of the NFED.