Emerging Topics in Neurogenomics: Summary From Inaugural Child Neurology Society Genetics Summit.
Kuntal Sen1, Rachel Gottlieb-Smith2, Srika Amin1
1Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia.
Pediatric Neurology
|May 11, 2026
Summary
Advances in neurogenomics transform child neurology care, yet educating clinicians is challenging. A new genetics curriculum and summit address these educational gaps for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Genetics
- Medical Education
Background:
- Child neurology has evolved significantly due to genetic testing and targeted therapies.
- Integrating advanced neurogenomics into clinical practice presents educational challenges for the child neurology workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the educational gap in neurogenomics for child neurologists.
- To develop and implement a practical, clinically relevant genetics curriculum and educational summit.
Main Methods:
- Needs assessment surveys were conducted to identify educational gaps.
- A comprehensive Child Neurology Society Genetics Curriculum was developed.
- An inaugural Genetics Summit was held, featuring foundational and case-based learning, and interactive sessions on emerging neurogenomic topics.
Main Results:
- The summit successfully provided practical, clinically relevant education on neurogenomics.
- Key topics included genetic testing interpretation, real-world applications, collaboration with genetic counselors, equity in testing, rapid genomic sequencing, and clinical trial readiness.
- Survey data and participant engagement highlighted ongoing educational needs and evolving practice requirements.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for scalable, interactive neurogenomics education within the child neurology community.
- Effective strategies are required to support the integration of neurogenomics into child neurology practice.
- Continued education is essential to keep pace with rapid advancements in the field.
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