Evenings with Genetics discusses Huntington’s disease

Huntington’s disease is an inherited genetic condition that causes progressive brain damage, leading to a deterioration in physical and mental abilities. The disease currently has no cure. Baylor College of Medicine will host a panel of experts to discuss this genetic disorder and how it affects families at an upcoming Evenings with Genetics virtual seminar on Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m.

The webinar, titled “Huntington’s Disease: Presymptomatic Diagnostic Testing and Care,” will address the genetics behind the diagnosis, including how it could impact other family members. Speakers also will discuss how to care for a loved one with Huntington’s disease. The evening’s panelists are Salma Nassef, assistant professor of molecular and human genetics and genetic counselor at Baylor, and Madison Kruger, social worker in neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. A family member of a Huntington’s disease patient will join the panel.

“We hope that participants will leave the seminar with an understanding of the genetics of Huntington’s Disease, the resources available to them and a fresh perspective on how this condition impacts patients and their caregivers,” Nassef said.

Evenings with Genetics is a regular speaker series hosted by Baylor and Texas Children’s Hospital that offers the most current information on care and research advances for many genetic conditions.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants the day before the seminar. For more information, call 713-798-3148 or visit the event registration page.