Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Genetic Vulnerabilities and Brain Development

Genetic Vulnerabilities and Brain Development

SPEAKER
Tamar Green, MD
Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Stanford School of Medicine

SESSION DESCRIPTION
This presentation examines the Ras/MAPK pathway's role in brain development and its link to neuropsychiatric disorders. We will discuss how germline pathogenic variants in this pathway correlate with specific brain features and conditions such as Autism and ADHD. Case studies will be used to demonstrate these connections and we will present clinical data from children with Ras/MAPK pathway variations, showing how genetic differences affect brain development and behavior. We will also explain the "genetic first" approach in neuropsychiatric research and care. This method offers new possibilities for early detection and treatment of conditions like Autism and ADHD. The presentation will outline how this approach is changing pediatric neuropsychiatry practice. Participants will learn how genetic insights inform our understanding of brain development and neuropsychiatric disorders, potentially leading to improved diagnostic and treatment strategies.
 

EDUCATION GOALS

• Participants will learn the role of the Ras/MAPK pathway in human brain development and its connection to neuropsychiatric disorders, specifically Autism and ADHD.
• The presentation will explore how germline pathogenic variants in the Ras/MAPK pathway are associated with unique brain characteristics, specifically the brain white matter.
• Attendees will understand the benefits of a "genetic first" approach for the early identification and potential treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions like Autism and ADHD.

LOCATION (in-person)
Center for Academic Medicine, Grand Rounds Room
453 Quarry Road, 
Palo Alto, CA 94304

ZOOM INFORMATION
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