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University of Washington Co-Hosts Virtual Series on 16p11.2 Genetic Syndromes

The University of Washington and University of Iowa will present “Advancements in Research and Clinical Care for 16p11.2 Genetic Syndromes,” a four-part virtual seminar series exploring motor development, speech, family research priorities and sleep.

Each session will include a research presentation, moderated discussion and audience questions.

Child sitting with clinician running growth and stimulation tests.September 15, 2026: Motor
Lisa Yankowitz, PhD
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

October 13, 2026: Speech
Carly Demopoulos, PhD
University of California, San Francisco

November 10, 2026: Family Research Priorities
Emily Neuhaus, PhD
University of Washington

December 1, 2026: Sleep
Dara S. Manoach, PhD
Lurie Center for Autism

All sessions will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern / 3 to 4 p.m. Pacific via Zoom.

Register for the seminar series.

The Zoom meeting link will be emailed to registrants.

Presentations and audience questions will be recorded and available after each event on the IHDD Clinical Translational Core webpage.

Download the seminar flyer.

University of Washington Co-Hosts Virtual Series on 16p11.2 Genetic Syndromes

The University of Washington and University of Iowa will present “Advancements in Research and Clinical Care for 16p11.2 Genetic Syndromes,” a four-part virtual seminar series exploring motor development, speech, family research priorities and sleep.

Child sitting with clinician running growth and stimulation tests.Each session will include a research presentation, moderated discussion and audience questions.

September 15, 2026: Motor
Lisa Yankowitz, PhD
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

October 13, 2026: Speech
Carly Demopoulos, PhD
University of California, San Francisco

November 10, 2026: Family Research Priorities
Emily Neuhaus, PhD
University of Washington

December 1, 2026: Sleep
Dara S. Manoach, PhD
Lurie Center for Autism

All sessions will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern / 3 to 4 p.m. Pacific via Zoom.

Register for the seminar series.

The Zoom meeting link will be emailed to registrants.

Presentations and audience questions will be recorded and available after each event on the IHDD Clinical Translational Core webpage.

Download the seminar flyer.

Child eating bowl of pasta.