Emerging Topics in Neurogenomics: Summary From Inaugural Child Neurology Society Genetics Summit

The practice of child neurology has undergone a profound transformation over the past 2 decades, driven by advances in genetic testing that enable precise diagnosis, and the development of targeted therapies. Despite these advances, preparing and educating the child neurology workforce to confidently integrate neurogenomics into clinical care remains a significant challenge. To address this gap, our group conducted needs assessment surveys and developed the Child Neurology Society Genetics Curriculum, culminating this year in the inaugural Genetics Summit at the Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting. The summit was designed and led by a team of dual-trained neurogeneticists, genetic counselors, and medical educators, emphasizing practical, clinically relevant learning. Foundational sessions focused on principles of genetic testing and interpretation, followed by case-based modules illustrating real-world application in child neurology practice. The third component of the summit centered on emerging themes in neurogenomics, delivered through lobby-style talks that fostered continuous, bidirectional engagement with participants. Topics included effective collaboration with genetic counselors, equity and access to genetic testing, the role of rapid genomic sequencing in critically ill children, and considerations for clinical trial readiness. This paper synthesizes existing literature on these emerging domains alongside survey data and live audience participation from the summit, highlighting key educational gaps, evolving practice needs, and strategies to support scalable, interactive neurogenomics education for the child neurology community.