This series is for genetics health professionals led by the Canadian College of Medical Genetics and co-sponsored by Can-GARD. Speakers will be translation-focused researchers, clinicians and innovators. The series will help attendees anticipate, access, and apply new approaches and technologies for patient care.
The Can-GARD/CCMG Leading Strand Series is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
We are pleased to share that as of the 2026/2027 season, the Garrod Association will be providing two presentations per season.
To register, click the button below or go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e2yO6xnsSK2v70BLslqwjA
2025-2026 Leading Strand from 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET on:
Friday February 27, 2026
Integrating Genomics into Pediatric Care
This session will provide an overview of the development of a genomics program for the care for children at Children’s Wisconsin.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of integrating genomics.
- Understand the challenges involved.
- Describe the process of integrating genomic information into patient care.
- Appreciate the various nuances in overall genomic medicine.
Speaker: Dr. Donald Basel
Dr. Donald Basel is a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Genetics at MCW. He serves as the Medical Director for Genetics and the Undiagnosed Center of Excellence at Children’s Wisconsin. He has been a practicing geneticist for 25 years, 7 years in bench research developing proof of concept therapies for targeted down regulation of collagen in a osteogenesis imperfect mouse model. He has grown the genomics program at CW/MCW and implemented an integrated genomics approach to diagnosis and care for children at CW. He is the PI on several studies for inborn errors of metabolism and has a strong track record of research collaboration. He is a keen advocate for healthy kids in Wisconsin and strives to improve quality of care and equitable access to tertiary care for all.
