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Teaching Course 4305

Genetic Testing for Movement Disorders in Clinical Practice

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
14:00 - 15:30 | Room TBD
Clinical, Translational

In this session, the faculty will discuss how to interpret a genetic test, how to perform genetic counseling and the role of genetic testing in at-risk populations.


Chairs:
Niccolo Mencacci, USA
Kathryn Peall, United Kingdom

Presenters:

How to Interpret a Genetic Test Result
Enza Maria Valente, Italy

Genetic Counseling: Before and After Testing
Gerard Saranza, Philippines

Genetic Testing in Populations At-Risk
Mario Cornejo-Olivas, Peru

CSPC Liaisons:
Pramod Pal, India
Francesca Morgante, United Kingdom

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

  1. Evaluate the content of genetic test reports and the implications of a positive, negative or inconclusive test results in patients with Movement Disorders
  2. Plan pre- and post-test genetic counseling in patients with Movement Disorders
  3. Describe the role of genetic testing in at-risk populations including Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease

Recommended Audience
Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Health Professional (non-physician)
Industry
Researcher / Basic Science

Education Level
Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced

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