Clinical Genomics Series for Women's Health: Insights into the use of lifestyle genetic testing in practice

Course Outline Part 1 – Introduction into Genetics Genetics overview Application of genetics in clinical practice Epigenetics and environment – genes interactions Part 2 – Nutrigenomics Understand how genetics impacts nutrient absorption, transport, metabolism and utilization. Genetic variants, vitamin A and estrogen Methylation and fertility Using nutrigenomics for personalized nutrition/dosing Part 3 – Hormone dysfunction Review steroidogenesis and genetics variants that influence hormone balance Impact on female related hormone dysfunction: PCOS, infertility, endometriosis Case presentation Part 4 – Environmental toxins, Genetic impact on Detoxification and insights into chronic disease Effect of genetic variants on phase I and phase II biotransformation Endocrine disruptors, gene expression and their impact on disease Case presentation Part 5 – Practical Approach to Genetic testing How to apply genetic testing to a case Direct to consumer testing – how to choose a reliable company Step by step plan of applying genetic testing into clinical practice – where to start, follow up labs, program development Case presentation, Q&A   Goals and Objectives Clinician will have an understanding into how lifestyle/nutritional genetics impacts infertility. Areas include personalized nutrition, hormone dysfunction and sensitivity to detoxification through the lens of women’s health. Discuss real cases, protocols and receive resources and strategies. Understand the application of genetic testing in clinical practice in relation to predicting disease, additional lab testing, and individual treatment. Understand limitation of genetic testing and determine appropriate genetic companies for clinical application.