Scientific Program

Times are based on QLD AEST (GMT +10)

Note: Plenary Sessions will be Live Streamed (subject to virtual numbers). Concurrent Sessions will be recorded and available on-demand post conference (these will be available approx. 2-3 weeks post meeting).

Plenary Sessions will cover topics on each of the following themes:

Genomics and AI
Variant interpretation – resolving uncertainty
Multidisciplinary approaches to health and wellbeing
Emerging therapies in genomics
Showcasing cancer genetics
Education, Ethics & Social Issues

Friday 9 August

ASIEM Meetings @ Sofitel Broadbeach	Trainee Clinician’s session - meeting for current trainees in Metabolic Medicine or Biochemical Genetics. Newborn Screening and Biochemical Genetics Business Meeting (closed meeting) (Parmelia Hilton Hotel, Perth)
Committee Meetings @ Sofitel Broadbeach	HGSA Council Meeting
From 1830	ASIEM SIG Mixer - Mecca Bah Broadbeach

Saturday 10 August - Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)

0730-1700	Registration Desk Open
0830-1700	Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings ASDG AACG ASGC ASIEM
1700-1900	CONFERENCE WELCOME RECEPTION & EXHIBITON OPENING Network with our exhibitors and catch up with colleagues and friends at the Welcome Reception. Includes canapes and drinks
1900 ONWARDS	AACG SIG DINNER - Mecca Bah Broadbeach, $75pp (3 course banquet menu) ASDG SIG MIXER - Broadbeach Tavern, Broadbeach ASGC SIG MIXER - The Lucky Squire, Broadbeach

Sunday 11 August

0730-1800	Registration Desk open
0830-0900	OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME TO COUNTRY
0900-1030	OPENING PLENARY & THEMED SESSION 1: Genomics and Artificial Intelligence 1: Dr Karen Gripp (USA) 2: A/Prof Phillip Melton 3:
1030-1100	MORNING TEA AND EXHIBITION OPENING
1100-1230	PLENARY AND THEMED SESSION 2: Diversity in Genomics 4: Dr Krystal Tsosie (USA) 5: Prof Daniel MacArthur 6: A/Prof Phillip Wilcox 7: Ms Yasmin Bylstra
1230-1330	LUNCH, EXHIBITION & POSTERS
1330-1500	CONCURRENT SIG SESSIONS - SUBMITTED ABSTRACTS
	Concurrent Session 1: ASGC
	Concurrent Session 2: AACG
	Concurrent Session 3: ASDG
	Concurrent Session 4: ASIEM
1500-1530	AFTERNOON TEA AND EXHIBITION
1530-1630	CONCURRENT INDUSTRY SESSIONS
	Industry Session
	Industry Session
	Industry Session
1630-1635	Delegates move to workshops
1635-1805	CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
	Workshop 1: Polygenic risk in clinical practice
	Workshop 2: Embracing Diversity: Navigating Genetic Healthcare for LGBTQIA+ Families and Children
	Workshop 3: Population genomic screening (of adults for medically actionable conditions
	Workshop 4: Somatic Variant Curation: Implementation of the ClinGen/CGC/VICC 2022 Oncogenicity SOP
1805-1905	POSTER SESSION The Poster Session provides poster authors the opportunity to network and discuss their poster with delegates. Food and drink included. *Poster Partner*
1930	PRESIDENTS RECEPTION @ SOFITEL (INVITE ONLY FUNCTION)

Monday 12 August

0730-1730	Registration Desk open
0730-0830	CONCURRENT INDUSTRY SESSIONS
	Industry Session
0830-1700	Exhibition Opens
0845-1015	PLENARY & THEMED SESSION 3: Emerging Therapies and Genomics 8: Dr Simon Jones (UK) 9: A/Prof Luke Hesson 10: A/Prof Lata Vadlamudi
1015-1045	MORNING TEA AND EXHIBITION
1045-1215	CONCURRENT SIG SESSIONS - SUBMITTED ABSTRACTS
	Concurrent Session 5: ASGC
	Concurrent Session 6: AACG
	Concurrent Session 7: ASDG
	Concurrent Session 8: ASIEM
1215-1315	LUNCH, EXHIBITION & POSTERS
1215-1315	Annual PERSYST Meeting
1315-1400	SUTHERLAND LECTURE - Dr Aideen McInerney-Leo
1400-1530	PLENARY & THEMED SESSION 4: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Health and Wellbeing 11: Dr Rhona Macleod (UK) 12: Prof Andrew Mallett - Implementing genomics and models of care for inherited kidney disease - The KidGen Consortium 13: Ms Linda Humphreys
1530-1600	AFTERNOON TEA AND EXHIBITION
1600-1700	CONCURRENT TOP ORAL SESSIONS
1800 for 1830 start to 2300	CONFERENCE DINNER @ SEAWORLD Buses depart GCCEC at 1800

Tuesday 13 August

0800-1300	Registration Desk open
0830-1300	Exhibition Opens
0900-1030	PLENARY & THEMED SESSION 5: Showcasing Cancer Genetics 14: A/Prof Maaike Vreeswijk (Netherlands) 15: Dr Justine Clark 16: A/Prof Kathy Tucker AO
1030-1100	MORNING TEA AND EXHIBITION
1100-1145	HGSA ORATION - Distinguished Prof Lyn Griffiths AM
1145-1245	HGSA AGM & Certificate Presentations This is open to HGSA members only 2025 ASM Presentation
1245-1400	LUNCH, EXHIBITION & POSTERS Exhibition & Posters close at 2pm. All Posters must be removed by 2pm.
1400-1530	PLENARY & THEMED SESSION 6: Variant Interpretation; Resolving Uncertainty 17: Dr Steven Harrison (USA) 18: Dr Alan Rubin 19: Dr Emmanuelle Souzeau
1530-1600	Closing Ceremony & Award Presentations