Date

May 26 2023
Expired!

Time

12:00 - 13:00

Can-GARD/CCMG National Grand Rounds | The Health Impact Of Founder Mutations In The French Canadian Population Of Quebec: A Historical Perspective

Dr. Bernard Brais

Friday, May 26th at 12:00pm ET

Join Can-GARD and CCMG at this month’s Grand Rounds – The Leading Strand Series, where NMD4C investigator Dr. Bernard Brais will present ‘The Health Impact Of Founder Mutations In The French Canadian Population Of Quebec: A Historical Perspective’.

Dr. Brais’ talk will consider the impact of shared genetic heritage on the different regional frequencies of genetic diseases in Quebec, with an intended audience of genetics health professionals including translation-focused researchers, clinicians and innovators.

Presenter

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Dr. Bernard Brais

Neurogeneticist | Professor of Neurology, McGill University |Co-director of the Rare Neurological Disease Group, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital

Learning Objectives

Consider the impact of shared genetic heritage on the different regional frequencies of genetic diseases in Quebec.

Review the demographic history of the European settlement of Quebec

Discuss the major regional differences in settlement histories

Demonstrate how demographic and historical factors have influenced the differential frequencies of genetic conditions in Quebec in particular of neurogenetic diseases.

This series is for genetics health professionals led by the Canadian College of Medical Genetics and co-sponsored by Can-GARD. Speakers will be translation-focused researchers, clinicians and innovators.  The series will help attendees anticipate, access, and apply new approaches and technologies for patient care.

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