Educational Materials

As part of the VIGOR study, educational materials were created to educate NICU care providers with updates regarding genomic medicine, appropriateness and interpretation of results. These educational modules were recorded live and are available here for review and for any other NICU care provider who may have in interest in providing genomic medicine to their own patients.

VIGOR Orientation

This talk gives and overview of the VIGOR study and its protocols in both the short and long term. It is required to participate as a provider in the study.

Genetics 101 Refresher

An overview of the basics of genetics from DNA to proteins, inheritance patterns and common types of mutations.

Recognizing a patient with a potential genetic diagnosis

This talk presents several common clinical scenarios and when to consider genetic testing.

Current Diagnostic Tools

A review of commonly used genetic tests, their strengths and limitations, and common applications

Breadth of Genomics in the Neonatal Period .mp4

This talk focuses on the application of genomic technologies during newborn period and how they can improve the care of newborns.

Genomic Sequencing: Results, Reports, and Variant Interpretation

This talk provides an overview of the types of genomic sequencing results, the test reports that providers and families will receive through the VIGOR study, and how genomic sequencing data is interpreted and reanalyzed.

Mock Sessions

This talk shows examples of how information can be delivered directly to patients during the consent process and results sessions.

Summary/Wrap-up

This talk reviews all of the previous lectures in this series emphasizing the points that are most pertinent to the VIGOR study.

***Any provider who is a participant in the VIGOR study is asked to take a pre- and post-education survey. A $25 Amazon card will only be awarded to registered participants.