Integrated Diagnostics at Children’s National
Speaker:
Jessica Albert, PhD, FACMG, Director, Biochemical Genetics and Molecular Diagnostics
Contact Hours:
1.0
Date:
June 19, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Description:
This webinar provides an inside look at the genetics laboratories and the integrated testing model at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Dr. Jessica Albert, Director of the Biochemical Genetics and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories, shares insights from the hospital’s inpatient genetic testing committee and explains how integrated testing can clarify complex or uncertain results. Using real-world case examples, Dr. Albert highlights the clinical value of this model and emphasizes the importance of proximity to care in genetic testing.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the importance of an integrated testing model
- Identify evidence-based practice changes
- Discuss the benefits of the Proximity to Care model.