F069 Genodermatoses 101
DESCRIPTION
Open admission to eligible categories, no tuition or ticket
Continued advances into the genetic basis of genodermatoses has led to an era of potential mechanism-based management of some of these challenging conditions. The overall goal of this session is to provide a framework for the practicing Dermatologist to assist in the evaluation a new patient with a potential genodermatosis and how/when to seek genetic confirmation. Faculty include pediatric and medical dermatologists as well as a dual dermatologist/geneticist who specialize in genodermatoses evaluation at the National Institutes of Health, Mayo clinic, Medical College of Wisconsin and Newcastle Hosp (UK).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Categorize inherited skin conditions and the major biologic pathways responsible for their development
Recognize key skin features that should prompt further evaluation for a genodermatosis
Formulate a coordinated plan of care and referral for genetic evaluation when appropriate
SCHEDULE
11:30 PM
Introduction
Edward W Cowen, MD, FAAD
11:32 PM
Facial features of hereditary cancer predisposition
Neil Rajan, MBBS, PhD
12:00 AM
Update on genetic testing for the Dermatologist
Jennifer L. Hand, MD, FAAD
12:30 AM
Granulomas in Primary Immunodeficiency: What is the Role of Rubella?
Yvonne Chiu, MD, FAAD
1:00 AM
A VEXING problem: genetic diseases are not just for kids
Edward W Cowen, MD, FAAD
SPEAKERS
Yvonne Chiu, MD, FAAD
Edward W Cowen, MD, FAAD
Jennifer L. Hand, MD, FAAD
Neil Rajan, MBBS, PhD
SPEAKER DISCLOSURES
Yvonne Chiu, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Edward W Cowen, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Jennifer L. Hand, MD, FAAD
UpToDate, Inc – Consultant(Patent royalties or other compensation for Intellectual Property Rights);
Neil Rajan, MBBS, PhD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.