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Evidence-Based Consensus Guidelines for Genetic Counseling and Testing in ALS

May 11, 2023

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Jennifer Roggenbuck, MS, CGC

The practice of genetic testing in ALS has been impacted by high patient demand for testing, sponsored testing programs, and a new drug application to the FDA for the first gene-targeted therapy in ALS. However, many challenges exist, including few genetic counselors in ALS clinics, and issues with laboratory methods and reporting. Jennifer Roggenbuck, MS, CGC will present new evidence-based, consensus guidelines for genetic counseling and testing in ALS, a project sponsored by the ALS Association.

Jennifer Roggenbuck is a genetic counselor and Associate Professor at the Ohio State University, where she studies genetic testing and counseling outcomes and best practices in ALS clinical genetics.

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