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Frontiers In PediatricGenomic Medicine 
Learn about the latest in Future direction of genomics in pediatric health, Innovations in diagnostic testing, New therapies based on genomic sequencing April 28 - 29, 2026
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$449 In Person |$149 Virtual

All Frontiers registrants will also receive free access to our virtual Genomics 101 course,
which is designed as an overview of rapid Whole Genome Sequencing for non-geneticists.

What Attendees Say

This conference greatly increased confidence in my genomic knowledge.”

Comprehensive and engaging.”

The virtual platform is designed to feel like an in-person conference.”

About the Location

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Event Venue:

Paradise Point Resort & Spa:

1404 Vacation Rd
San Diego, CA 92109

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Accomodations:

Paradise Point Resort & Spa:

1404 Vacation Rd
San Diego,
CA 92109

Book Your Frontiers 2026 Special Room Rate With This Link

The Frontiers 2026 special rate is available until March 25, 2026, or while rooms remain available. Early booking is recommended, as availability is limited.

Paradise Point Resort & Space Bookings Include 

  • Bugalow style guest rooms
  • 44 acres surrounded by one-mile sandy beach
  • Unlimited use of 5 heated pools
  • 2 Pickleball courts
  • 18-hole miniature golf course
  • 2 Tennis courts
  • Access to 14 miles of waterfront bike and walking paths

Course Description:

The annual Frontiers in Pediatric Genomic Medicine Conference brings leaders in research, industry and healthcare together to explore advances in translating genomic diagnostics into targeted treatment for patients in neonatal and pediatric intensive care. This year's program will focus on the topics of Newborn Screening, Emerging Therapies in Pediatric Genomic Medicine, and how AI impacts pediatrics medicine, including patient selection

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of the conference, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the principles of genomic medicine and whole genome sequencing
  • Discuss the uses, benefits, and limitations of genomic testing technologies
  • Recognize the implications of implementing genomic medicine in NICUs and PICUs
  • Recognize when and how to refer patients for whole genome sequencing
  • Identify tools and other practical resources for implementation of whole genome sequencing
  • Determine early ascertainment for patients who may benefit from whole genome sequencing
  • Recognize how to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of health professionals

Target Audience:

This activity is intended for the Genomic Community.

Needs Assessment and Practice Gap:

Genomic medicine is a healthcare approach that utilizes various technologies to accurately identify patients with specific variations in human genes that result in disease and mortality. It is a large, somewhat diffuse field of study that encompasses diverse disciplines. While the practice of whole genomic sequencing could be a key technology leveraged by NICUs and PICUs to assist in making treatment decisions of acutely-ill babies, a pediatric genomic medicine knowledge gap currently exists between many healthcare providers in the United States.

Genomic medicine is a relatively recent development in the healthcare sphere, introduced fifteen years ago with the completion of the first human genome. Incorporating genomics into clinical decision-making has only been feasible with the advent of improved technologies allowing cost-effective genomic analysis.

Genomic diagnostic and decision-making tools are being developed at a higher rate now than ever before. Unfortunately, didactic coursework in healthcare curricula that prepares healthcare professionals to utilize genomic medicine has been slow to catch up. This has left many practicing healthcare professionals in the workforce without formal training in pediatric genomic medicine, which is hampering the adoption of genomics in the care of acutely ill children. Weil, A. R. (2018). Precision Medicine.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frontiers in Pediatric Genomic Medicine is a hybrid event taking place in-person at Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA, and simultaneously streamed live via the interactive vFairs platform.

For guests attending online, you can participate from anywhere with internet access. You will be able to network with both online and in-person attendees via vFairs.

All registrants will have access to the event via the web browser-based platform and the mobile app. The archived program will be available to all attendees until Friday, June 5, 2026, on the same vFairs platform

The vFairs website and mobile app tools have many resources for in-person attendees such as the ability to download the speakers’ presentations from the auditorium and the access to watch the recordings after the conference is complete.
Yes, you will need to register by end of day, Friday, April 24, 2026, to attend the in-person or online event and to access the recordings.
Click here to request access to the Pre-Conference.
Yes, you may log in from any internet-enabled device. The recommended browser is Chrome; Safari, Firefox, or Edge will also work.
Your login details will be sent to you ahead of the event at the email address you provide during registration.
The presentations will be recorded and available after the live events conclude until June 5, 2026. To receive access to the online recordings, you must register for the event by Friday, April 24, 2026. You will be emailed a link to access the recorded sessions.
Technical support is available by visiting the help desk from the virtual lobby in vFairs. When you click on the help desk, you will see a sign that says “Click here for Technical Support.” That initiates a chat with the help desk which is staffed by a vFairs rep for technical support.