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S16-- How to Explain CFTR Genetics to the Non -Genetic Counselor

Friday, October 9, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
Ever felt lost when discussing CF genetics? Do your eyes glaze over when someone mentions Poly T? How do you know if your patient’s mutation makes the protein? Does it matter what class of mutation is? How does that impact on how they respond to modulators? Well, we have a great session for you! Please join us for a fun afternoon learning about such topics as: CFTR: More than just the basics (but not too scary), Tips and Tricks for including a GC on your team, and the role of genetic modifiers. Our goal is that participants will leave with better understanding, and less fear of taking about CF genetics with patients, families and colleagues.

Presentation Order:


1. Present CFTR Genetic Information for CF Team Members – More Than Just the Basics, but Not Too Complex Level (Include Poly-T) – Presented by Emily Calamaro

2. Tips and Tricks for Including a GC on Your Team – Presented by Allie Ortega

3. The Role of Genetic Modifiers in CF Gene Mutation Expression – Why Do People With the Same Mutations Present So Different? – Presented by Karen Raraigh

4. When to Use Full Sequencing Testing or Just a General Top ~100 Mutation Panel? – Presented by Lynn Schema