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2017 APHL Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing Symposium September 10 –13, 2017 New Orleans, LA Join us as we convene an international gathering of more than 500 clinicians, laboratorians, nurses, genetic counselors, public health professionals and maternal and child health service providers to explore and discuss a variety of topics. Looking at the Big Picture in the Big Easy v Sponsored by: Association of Public Health Laboratories Co-Sponsored by: Louisiana State Public Health Laboratory International Society for Neonatal Screening The Symposium also includes 30+ exhibits of the latest in laboratory technology and newborn screening systems practice. Topics include: • state, national and international newborn screening systems • genetic testing • policy issues • education strategies • candidate conditions • clinical outcomes • diagnosis and treatment • molecular applications • point-of-care • pre-analytical quality improvement • best practices Register at www.aphl.org/nbsgts