Closing the Genetics Gap: A Discussion on Increasing Education and Access to Genetics Services in Medically Underserved Parishes of Louisiana

Calling all Louisiana nurses and allied health professionals – You’re invited to a FREE Lunch and Learn on June 20th.

Closing the Genetics Gap:  A Discussion on Increasing Education and Access to Genetics Services in Medically Underserved Parishes of Louisiana

Learn about the clues in patient medical history that could suggest an underlying genetic cause for their health issues with a focus on conditions more common in Acadiana.

Panel Discussion include patients with genetic conditions found in Acadiana including:

• Annie Arabie, patient advocate living with Usher syndrome
• Cynthia Bordelon Durham, patient advocate living with Fabry disease
• Dan Arabie, patient advocate living with Usher syndrome
• Matthew Lafleur, Patient Ambassador at FARA
• Robin Richardson, Patient Advocate living with Fabry disease

Special speakers include:

• Margaret Bearb, Retired, Hospital Admissions Coordinator
• Dawn Laney, MS, CGC Genetic Counselor
• Carol Ogg, BS Pharm

Registration is Required

This opportunity is sponsored, in part, by an educational grant from: Sanofi-Genzyme