Parallel Session 1202

Approach to Genetic Testing & Counseling in Movement Disorders

Friday, March 21, 2025
14:30 - 16:30 | Nishiki Ballroom, 4th Floor

Pathogenic variants in over five hundred different genes are recognized as causes of various movement disorders. The growing accessibility and decreasing cost of genetic testing have led to its increased clinical use in diagnosing movement disorders. This session will cover who and how clinicians should suggest genetic testing in patients with movement disorders and highlight the importance of genetic counseling before and after the test in clinical practice.

Chairs:

Chin-Hsien Lin, Taipei

Presenters:

Introduction to Genetic Testing and Counseling in Movement Disorders
Eng-King Tan, Singapore

Approach To Genetic Testing and Counseling for Chorea and Dystonia
Kishore Kumar, Sydney

Approach To Genetic Testing and Counseling for Ataxia
Ichiro Yabe, Sapporo

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

1. Describe current approaches to genetic testing and counseling for parkinsonian disorders.
2. Describe current approaches to genetic testing and counseling for chorea and dystonia.
3. Describe current approaches to genetic testing and counseling for ataxic disorders.

Recommended Audience

Basic Scientists
Clinical Academicians
Non-Physician Health Professionals
Practitioners
Students/Residents/Trainees