"Genetic Testing in the Adult Epilepsy Clinic: Who What and Why?"

Neurology Grand Rounds

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM


This grand round has already taken place.


Biomedical Research Tower - Columbus, OH
April 22nd, 2025
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

Neurology Grand Rounds: Hybrid

In-Person Information:

Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115
460 W 12th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210

Virtual Information:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://osu.zoom.us/j/97601242494?pwd=ZkhJdkpVTnRPSUtkUkJiNWFmc0Fldz09
Meeting ID: 976 0124 2494
Password: 771557

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About the Speaker:

Dr. Elizabeth Gerard is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine where she also directs the Epilepsy fellowship. Her clinical and academic interests are the intersection of reproductive health and epilepsy care and epilepsy genetics. She is the founding director of the Women with Epilepsy Program and Adult Epilepsy Genetics Clinic at Northwestern.

Zoom link

Dates and Times

Start: 4/22/2025 7:30 AM
End: 4/22/2025 8:30 AM

Objectives

Objectives:

  • Outline the categories of adult patients that most benefit from clinical genetic testing
  • Review clinically available genetic tests and the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to variant interpretation and patient counseling
  • Discuss the reasons why adults with epilepsy may benefit from access to clinical and research genetic testing

Speakers

  • Elizabeth Gerard, MD
    • "Genetic Testing in the Adult Epilepsy Clinic: Who What and Why?"

Location

Biomedical Research Tower
460 w 12th Ave
Room 115
Columbus, OH 43210

Accreditation Statement

The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Maggie Sullivan
Department: Neurology
Phone: (614) 814-0460
Email: margaret.sullivan@osumc.edu