At the initiative of the foundation “Knowledge grants life” from the 28th to the 31st of October 2021, in the town of Hisarya, will be held the First Scientific Conference ''Genetics in Clinical Practice''. The aim of the conference is to promote the latest scientific discoveries in the field of clinical genetics and genomics and their application in the daily practice of various medical specialties. The scientific forum is focused on the latest discoveries in the etiology and pathogenesis of genetic disorders, the latest developments in genetic testing and screening, the role of the laboratory in the diagnosis of genetic diseases, the treatment of genetic diseases in children and adults.
The scientific program of "Genetics in Clinical Practice" includes plenary lectures, scientific sessions, diagnostic dilemmas, satellite symposia and a school of clinical genetics.
Target audience: pediatricians, GPs, hospital pharmacists, postgraduate and PHD students in pediatrics, medical students.
Expected number of participants in the meetings: 200
Highlights of the conference. Main sessions
Plenary lectures "Gene mutations of Bulgaria". A review of genetic disorders that are observed in Bulgaria relatively often. Developments and discoveries of Bulgarian scientists.
Plenary lectures "The Strangers". An overview of rare, lesser-known and / or newly discovered genetic diseases
Scientific session Genetics and neurology
Scientific session Genetics and rheumatocardiology
Scientific session Genetics and nephrology
Scientific session Genetics and endocrinology
Scientific session Genetics and gastroenterology
Scientific session Genetics and pulmonology
Scientific session Genetics and emergency pediatrics
Scientific session Clinical genetics
Scientific session Diagnostic dilemmas - This session provides an opportunity to present clinical cases of rare genetic diseases, to discuss their differential diagnosis and treatment options.
School „Clinical Genetics“