OAGC Annual Education Conference 2026
Schedule
Fri Apr 10 2026 at 07:45 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls | Cuyahoga Falls, OH
About this Event
The Ohio Association of Genetic Counselors’ (OAGC) serves to connect and advocate for genetics professionals across the state of Ohio. Our annual education conference brings together approximately 150+ genetic counselors, genetic counseling students and others interested in the field to receive education on cutting-edge technologies, professional issues and the up-to-date education on genetic disorders and testing. We look forward to seeing you all in Northeast Ohio this year. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
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Check out the conference agenda on the OAGC website for more details.
Thank you to our Gold Tier sponsors for making this event possible!
Agenda
Pre-Conference: OAGC Sponsored Social Hour
Host: Ohio Genetic Counseling Association
Info: Join us April 9th, the evening before the annual education conference, from 6:30-8:30 pm to socialize with old friends and new! Location and other details TBD
🕑: 07:45 AM - 08:15 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Host: Ohio Association of Genetic Counselors
🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Introduction and Welcome
Host: Chrissy Spears, MS, CGC
Info: Welcome to the Annual OAGC Education Conference & Annual OAGC Board Update
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Point of Care Testing Models: Expanding Roles for Genetic Counselors
Host: Brandie Leach, MS, CGC
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Testing for APC Mosaicism in Patients with Unexplained Adenomatous Polyposis
Host: Sarah McGee, MS, CGC
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Ambry Sponsored Talk
Host: Brian Schoenfeld, MS, LCGC
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break and Vendor Visits
Info: Take this time to network and stop by vendor tables
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
When NCCN Guidelines Shift
Host: Emma Amurgis
Info: Genetic Counselor Practice Patterns Following NCCN Management Updates
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Jack's Basket: Communicating Unexpected News
Host: Lauren Tallhelm, C-TAGME
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Host: Hannah Helber, MS, CGC
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
Info: Lunch will be provided (please make note of any dietary considerations in your registration form). Use this time to meet up with old friends and make new friends.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Genetic Counselor Roles in ctDNA-based Single and MCED Testing
Host: Karen Huelsman, MS, CGC
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Dasgupta
Host: Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta, PhD
Info: Where Biology Ends and Begins: Lessons on Belonging from Our DNA
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break and Vendor Visits
Info: Last chance to stop by the vendor tables!
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Connected Care: GCs Linking Prenatal, Fetal Therapy, and Pediatric Medicine
Host: Leandra Tolusso, MS, LGC
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
AiLife Diagnostics Sponsored Talk
Host: Xia Wang, PhD, FACMG
Info: Pushing the Limits of Diagnostic Possibilities
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Prize Drawings: Vendor Game Card and Door Prizes
Host: Ohio Association of Genetic Counselors
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Christina Mealwitz, MS CGC
Info: Thank you for spending your day with us - see you next year!
Where is it happening?
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls, 1989 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 65.87
