About this series – Telehealth for Genetics Residents and Fellows. A monthly teaching session brought to you by the members of the RCPSC Specialty Committee in Medical Genetics.
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2025-2026 TeleGraf from 11:00am – 12:00pm ET on:
Friday, April 17, 2026
The Molecular Autopsy: Genetics of Sudden Death
Insights from Forensic investigation
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the key processes in death investigation, including the roles of various professionals involved, from forensic pathologists to clinical geneticists.
- Critically evaluate clinicopathologic data generated at autopsy as it pertains to a clinical genetics differential diagnosis.
- Identify and understand genetic conditions which can present with sudden death, focusing on common cardiac, vascular, and metabolic conditions.
Speaker: Dr. Ariel Gershon
Dr. Ariel Gershon is a final-year resident physician in Medical Genetics and Genomics at the University of Toronto. Prior to entering genetics, he completed several years of postgraduate training in Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology, also at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Gershon’s clinical interest lie in the intersection of medicolegal medicine and clinical genetics. He provides care across adult and prenatal genetics, including cardiovascular, endocrine, or connective tissue disorders, and focuses on genetics in the acute and critical‑care settings. He works closely with next of kin to help clarify the causes of unexpected or premature death and to identify inherited risks that may allow for prevention in surviving family members. His clinical and research work aim to integrate genomic medicine into post‑mortem and coroner‑based investigations, improving understanding, care, and preventive strategies for families and at‑risk relatives.
