BSGM Lunch & Learn - June 2026: Connective Tissue Disorders and Myhre Syndrome: Advances in Genomics and Patient Care

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The British Society for Genetic Medicine provides a forum for professionals involved in genetics and genomics as a clinical service and research.

As an umbrella organisation, our membership includes a wide spectrum of clinical, laboratory and research disciplines, not only in specialist genetic services but throughout the health professions.

The Joint Committee on Genomics in Medicine

The Joint Committee on Genomics in Medicine is a tripartite committee of the BSGM, RCPath and RCP, with representation from other professional bodies and patient organisations. It provides a unified forum to co-ordinate activities across a wide spectrum of organisations, particularly to promote and maintain the highest standards of practice in clinical and laboratory applications of genetics in medicine and to co-ordinate advice on service issues and workforce planning.

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A BSGM 'Lunch and Learn' online session, bringing together members from across the Society to learn and discuss topics of interest to all.

During this month's Lunch and Learn, we will hear from Suha Bachir, MD, MS, FACMG, FAAP, Genetics Director at the Cardiovascular Connective Tissue clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine, who will deliver a talk regarding advaces in genomics and patient care in relation to Connective Tissue Disorders and Myhre Syndrome.

Dr Suha Bachir is a board-certified clinical geneticist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Medical Genetics at Stanford University School of Medicine. She directs the Stanford Myhre Syndrome Clinic and specializes in the diagnosis and management of hereditary connective tissue disorders, cardiovascular genetic conditions, and rare genetic diseases. Her research focuses on improving the recognition and care of patients with connective tissue disorders, including Myhre syndrome and Marfan syndrome, and she serves as an investigator with the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Network. Dr Bachir is passionate about advancing genomic medicine and improving diagnostic outcomes for individuals with rare genetic conditions.

All sessions will be recorded and available via the BSGM website for members unable to attend live.

If you are unable to attend and have any questions you would like to submit in advance please send them to the events team at events@rsb.org.uk

Upcoming events

BSGM Lunch and Learn - Wednesday 22 July 2026

Past events

For recordings of our previous talks in this series please see the members area of the BSGM website: Lunch and Learn