Chromosomes, DNA, and Aneuploidy Syndromes | NIPT Webinar Series

11 May 2016

As genetic testing becomes more complex, the need for education continues to grow. Our webinar series, “Noninvasive Prenatal Testing: Background, Science, and Clinical Implementation,” was developed to help you propel progress in reproductive and genetic health. These modules are designed to be watched at your own pace. Patty Taneja, MS, LCGC, a Senior Genetic Counselor at Illumina, walks through the basics of chromosomes, DNA and aneuploidy syndromes. Webinar at a glance • Provides basic understanding of chromosomes and DNA • Defines terminology used when discussing genetic conditions • Identifies common features of Down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13, Monosomy X, and other sex chromosome abnormalities Presenter: Patty Taneja, MS, LCGC View related webinars NIPT for All Pregnancies? A Discussion with Larry Platt, MD https://illuminainc.adobeconnect.com/_a1083004425/p23jpy1q68g/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal View related videos Integrating Non-invasive DNA Testing (NIDT) into the Prenatal Testing Paradigm: Diana W. Bianchi, MD https://www.youtube.com/embed/BWd9WNZ_3QM?iframe&rel=0&autoplay=1 View related article Taneja PA, Snyder HL, de Feo E, et al. Noninvasive prenatal testing in the general obstetric population: clinical performance and counseling considerations in over 85,000 cases. Prenat Diagn. 2015;doi:10.1002/pd.4766. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pd.4766/abstract?campaign=wolacceptedarticle Subscribe to the Illumina video channel http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=IlluminaInc

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