Name
Maternal and Child Health: Advancing Care Through Genomics
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 9:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Description
Genomics is opening new frontiers in maternal and child health, from prenatal screening to early diagnosis and mental health support. This panel will explore leading initiatives driving this transformation, including the national CHILD cohort study on childhood asthma, the development of a primary immunodeficiency hub at BC Children’s Hospital, and a pan-Canadian project that integrates genomic, environmental, and mental health data to support children and youth across the country.
Speakers
Stuart Turvey - BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Jan Friedman - University of British Columbia
Sylvie Langlois - University of British Columbia
S. Evelyn Stewart - University of British Columbia
Jan Friedman - University of British Columbia
Sylvie Langlois - University of British Columbia
S. Evelyn Stewart - University of British Columbia




Please note session descriptions are in development and subject to change.