Virtual Roundtable on States’ Experiences Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Date: October 24, 2019 10:30 am EDT

The initial Spinal Muscular Atrophy Webinar will provide a platform for Newborn Screening (NBS) Programs to share their knowledge and experiences implementing screening for SMA. Speakers will answer questions regarding implementation methods and activities, follow-up best practices, and educational strategies related to SMA.

 

Audience: Individuals responsible for screening, diagnosing, and treating SMA.

 

Link to slides: https://www.aphl.org/courses/Documents/2019/588-632-19%20SMA%20Part%201%20slides.pdf

Notes: https://www.aphl.org/courses/Documents/2019/588-632-19%20SMA%20Webinar%20Series%20Part%20One_%20VIrtual%20Roundtable%20notes.pdf  

Moderators:

  • Amy Gaviglio, MS, LCGC, Co-Chair, APHL NewSTEPs New Disorder Workgroup

  • George Dizikes, PhD, HCLD/CC (ABB), Co-Chair, NewSTEPs New Disorder Workgroup

 

Speakers:

  • Sarah Bradley, MS, CGC, Follow-up Supervisor, New York State Newborn Screening 

  • Anne Comeau, PhD, Deputy Director, New England Screening Program, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical School

  • Fizza Gulamali-Majid, PhD, Division Chief, Maryland Department of Health

  • Jennifer Taylor, PhD, Assistant Division Chief, Maryland Department of Health

  • Jordan Shover, Public Health Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Health

  • Joshua Featherston, Laboratory Manager (Molecular Unit) Missouri State Public Health Laboratory

  • Megan Wilde, RN, Public Health Senior Nurse, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

  • Carrie Wolfe, MBS, Laboratory Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Health