2021 NSHG-PM PROGRAM
8 November
Mon
16 Speakers
9:00-9:10 CET
Welcome/Introductions
9:10-12:20 CET
SESSION 1: NORDIC NATIONAL SUMMARIES
Senior investigators will present 5-minute updates on major initiatives from each of the Nordic countries, followed by two 7-minute presentations from junior investigators. Each country segment will conclude with a Q&A with audience.
9:10-9:40 CET
National Summary: Denmark
Søren Brunak, University of Copenhagen
National overview
Andrés Ingason, Mental Health Centre Sct Hans
Genomics at the population level: Lessons from CNV studies
Karina Banasik, University of Copenhagen
9:40-10:10 CET
National Summary: Estonia
Lili Milani, University of Tartu
Triin Laisk, Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu
10:10-10:40 CET
National Summary: Finland
Aarno Palotie, Institute for Molecular Medicine FIMM
Nina Mars, Institute for Molecular Medicine FIMM
Juha Karjalainen, Institute for Molecular Medicine FIMM
10:40-10:50 CET
Break
10:50-11:20 CET
National Summary: Iceland
Kári Stefánsson, deCODE genetics
Guðmundur Einarsson, deCODE genetics
Ástrós Skúladóttir, deCODE genetics
11:20-11:50 CET
National Summary: Norway
Kristian Hveem, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
National overview
Johannes ER Hov, University of Oslo
Marc Vaudel, University of Bergen
11:50-12:20 CET
National Summary: Sweden
Richard Rosenquist Brandell, Karolinska Institute
Pol Solé Navais, University of Gothenburg
Genetic characterisation of the timing of parturition
Elin Thysell, Umea University
An integrated cohort approach for precision medicine
12:20-13:00 CET
Lunch Break
13:00-14:00 CET
KEYNOTE
Cecilia Lindgren, University of Oxford
14:00-15:00 CET
Virtual Poster Session
9 Nov
Tue
13 Presenters and Panelists
1 Keynote
8:15-8:45 CET
Mentoring Session
30 minute Meet the Scientist session (registered individuals can reserve their seat here)
9:00-10:30 CET
SESSION 2: Issues in the return of results from genetics studies
Nordic national perspectives and illustrative cases
9:00-10:00 CET

Elisabeth Widén, Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland FIMM
10:00-10:30 CET
Panel Discussion
Issues in the return of results from genetics studies
Panelists:

Elisabeth Widén, Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland FIMM
10:30-10:40 CET
Break
10:40-11:40 CET
SESSION 3: Awards and Hot Topics
Poster award presentation and short talks selected from submitted abstracts
Chair: Hreinn Stefánsson, deCODE genetics
Christopher Flatley, University of Gothenburg – Genome-wide association study reveals genetic overlap between placental weight and birth weight
Aoxing Liu, FIMM – Genetic determinants of mosaic loss of the X chromosome in peripheral leukocytes of 395,036 women from 3 biobanks
Natàlia Pujol Gualdo, Estonian Genome Centre, Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu – Advancing our understanding of genetic risk factors and potential personalized strategies in pelvic organ prolapse: largest GWAS to date reveals 19 novel associated loci
Linn Rødevand, NORMENT – Characterizing the shared genetic underpinnings of schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease risk factors
Liv Swea Thiele, Aarhus University Hospital – Clinical impact of functional CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 gene variants on treatment outcomes in patients with depression: a Danish cohort study
11:40-12:15 CET
Lunch Break
13:15-13:45 CET
Panel Discussion
What are the challenges/opportunities for Nordic collaborative research in human disease genetics?
Panelists: