Webinar for Nurses and Midwives: Cystic Fibrosis screening and diagnosis

First of the Genomics Lunch and Learn, a series for nurses and midwives to gain an insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare.

Speakers and topics covered:

Carrier testing

Cathryn Moss, Principle Genetic Counsellor, St George’s Hospital

This session offers nurses and midwives a practical guide to Cystic Fibrosis carrier testing including eligibility criteria and interpretation of results.

Prenatal diagnosis- a case study

Dr Zen Ling, Maternal Fetal Medicine Subspecialist Trainee, St George’s Hospital

This session offers a case scenario of suspected Cystic Fibrosis in the prenatal period, providing a discussion on the investigation and options to parents.

Diagnosis following the Newborn blood spot

Jacqui Cowlard, Paediatric CF CNS, Royal London Hospital

This session provides an overview of the role of the CF clinical nurse specialist in supporting patients and their parents following screening and diagnosis of the Newborn.