In the splendid setting of the Salina Hotel in Taranto, an event of great importance for the hospitality sector will take place on 24 May 2024. medical genetics: the second edition of the regional conference dedicated to the developments and applications of this discipline in the regions of Puglia and Basilicata. The meeting is organized by the Regional Section of the Italian Society of Human Genetics (SIGU), which covers these two regions, and aims to explore and discuss the innovations and the challenges current in the field of genetics, with a focus on neonatal, oncology applications and in the diagnosis of rare diseases.
The conference opens with a lectio magistralis entitled “Epigenomic approach to the study of genetic diseases”, held by Prof. Monica Rosa Miozzo of the University of Milan. This presentation will introduce the concept of epigenomics, which studies how reversible modifications of the genome can influence the expression of genes without altering the DNA sequence itself, a fundamental aspect for understanding the development of various genetic pathologies.
During the event, various topics of great relevance and importance will be covered, such as the use of technologies latest generation sequencing, including Array and NGS (Next Generation Sequencing), and their impact on medical genetics. Additionally, we will discuss how genetics can interface with oncology to improve disease diagnosis and management. These topics will be explored through sessions featuring industry experts who will share their knowledge and discuss the latest innovations.
Another highlight of the conference will be the second lectio magistralis, held by Prof. Giorgina Specchia, Emeritus of the University of Bari, who will talk about the role of cytogenetics in the era of molecular technologies, underlining how this discipline is crucial for an accurate and personalized prognosis of diseases.
The event is organized by Qiblì srl, a national ECM provider, and enjoys the patronage of various local institutions, including the ASL of Taranto, the Order of Biologists and the Order of Doctors of the Province of Taranto. This confirms the importance and relevance of the conference not only for professionals but also for the entire medical and scientific community of the regions involved.
The conference is accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and is aimed at a broad and multidisciplinary audience, which includes surgeon doctors, biologists, nurses And biomedical laboratory healthcare technicians. This aspect underlines the importance of continuous training and professional updating in such rapidly evolving fields as that of medical genetics.
Ultimately, the event represents a unique opportunity for professionals in the sector to update themselves on the latest research, to discuss case studies and to outline together the future of medical genetics in a context of collaboration and exchange of knowledge.
