Webinar for Nurses and Midwives: Huntington’s Disease

This webinar is part of the Genomics Lunch and Learn series for nurses and midwives, to provide an insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare.

Huntington’s disease is a genetic condition which affects the brain and nervous system. Huntington’s can affect movement and make changes to cognitive and mental health. Living with Huntington’s disease can be very challenging for patients and their families.

Topics and speakers:

What is Huntington’s Disease, Deborah Ruddy, Consultant Clinical Geneticist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Clinical Director of the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub

The UCLH Huntington’s Disease (HD) Service, Daniela Rae, Consultant Nurse in Huntington’s Disease/ Clinical Lead HD Service University College London Hospital

Huntington’s Disease – A Case Study, Harriet McMillan, Principal Genetic Counsellor, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Patricia Ribeiro, Huntington’s Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust