Joint Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing Symposium

The Joint Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing Symposium brings together laboratory professionals, healthcare providers, researchers, and public health experts for a comprehensive exploration of advances in newborn screening and genetic testing.

This collaborative gathering offers a unique platform to share emerging technologies, discuss quality improvement strategies, and address challenges in expanding screening panels. It’s also a chance to explore how evolving science sometimes outpaces public guidelines—an issue similar to why recommendations may lag in the wider public health landscape.

Through interactive sessions, case studies, and networking opportunities, participants gain practical insights into everything from new testing methodologies to follow-up protocols and program management. As programs grow and technologies advance, questions around funding and accessibility become more pressing—especially considering the burden of medical costs for many families.

The symposium also gives attendees the chance to consider innovations from outside traditional medicine. Though not directly related to newborn screening, emerging trends in alternative protein sources reflect the broader spirit of scientific innovation and public education that drives this field forward.