Immerse yourself in the exciting world of clinical genetics at the Second International Origin Symposium. During this unique event, you will explore the latest advances in applied genetics in pediatrics, gynecology, and oncology.

In-person option for HONDURAS .

ONLINE modality for LATIN AMERICA

ORIGEN II was on August 23, 2023 in San Pedro Sula,
Honduras

Discover how geneticsis transforming diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
of diseases

ORIGIN VIDEOS II

Be Part of ORIGEN II

Expert in Clinical Genetics

With Dr. María Camila Egas

Dr. José García

Issue:

Inaugural Address

President of the Latin American Network of Human Genetics (RELAGH).
Medical surgeon from the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Coahuila.
Master's and doctoral degrees in Human Genetics at the University Center for Health Sciences at the University of Guadalajara.

Dr. Rolando Obiols

Issue:

Who should undergo a Germline Genetic Panel for breast cancer?

Medical geneticist at the Center for Genomics and Clinical Genetics (CENTROGEN).
Head of the medical genetics unit at El Pilar Hospital, Guatemala.

Dr. Claudia Serrano

Issue:

Test for Detecting Carriers of Genetic Diseases

Obstetrician from Universidad el Bosque Bogota, Reproductive Genetics at the Valencian Institute of Infertility in Valencia, Spain.
Master's degree in Human Genetics from the University of Rosario.
Founder and medical and scientific director of Genetix, a diagnostic center in Human and Reproductive Genetics.

Dr. Francesc Palau

Issue:

Genetics and Genomics in Pediatric Medicine

Doctor en Medicina por la Universidad de Valencia y Profesor de Investigación del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC).
Especialista en Pediatría, acreditada en Genética Clínica y Humana
Jefe del Servicio de Medicina Genética y Molecular del Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona.

Dra. Janet Hoenicka

Issue:

Functional Genomics in Pediatric Movement Disorders

PhD in Biological Sciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid.
Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Neurogenetics and Genomic Medicine Laboratory. IPER-Translational Diagnostics Program, Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute

Dr. Cinzia Lavarino

Issue:

DNA Methylation Profile in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

Director of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory at the Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona, Sant Joan de Déu Hospital of Barcelona
Principal investigator in the Group of Translational Genomics at the Laboratory of Developmental Tumor Biology, Program of Pediatric Cancer of the Institut de Recerca de Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona.

Dr. Manuel Maldonado

Issue:

Molecular Tumor Diagnosis

Oncologist and mastologist graduated from UNAH.
Oncological surgery at the National Cancer Institute of Guatemala.
Master in breast pathology-senology from the Catalan Institute of Oncology of the University of Barcelona.

Dr. Juan Carlos Villalta

Issue:

Genes of High, Medium and Low Penetrance in Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Assistant physician specializing in the medical oncology service at Dr. Rafael Angel Calderón Guardia Hospital.
Specialist assistant of the reproductive clinical genetics service of the IVF Program of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund.

Dr. David Cortés

Issue:

Cytogenetic diagnosis of the tumor

Specialist in Hematology and Oncology, in the Internal Medicine service of the IHSS regional Northwest.
Internal Medicine Physician on call at the Internal Medicine Service of the IHSS Northwest Regional.

Dr. Mónica García

Issue:

Fetal Dysmorphology

Gynecologist and obstetrician with a fellowship in Fetal Medicine at the Fetal Medicine Foundation of King's College Hospital London.
President of the Honduran Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Northwestern Chapter.
Member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Gynecology and Obstetrics (ISUOG)
Representative of Honduras in the Ibero-American Society of Prenatal Therapy and Diagnosis (SIADTP)

Mr. Fredy Mejía

Issue:

Age Increase and Embryonic Aneuploidies in Women and Men

Biochemist from the University of the Valley of Guatemala (UVG), with fellowship in Andrology and Embryology at the Valencian Institute of Infertility (IVI).
Director of the Procrea Laboratory in Guatemala, and of IVF Del Valle in Honduras.

Dr. Juan Sebastián Rincón

Tema:

La Odisea del Diagnóstico del Autismo

Medical geneticist graduated from the Nueva Granada Military University UMNG.
Chair of the UMNG Genetics and Genomics Interest Group.
Member of the Colombian Society of Human Genetics (ACGH).
Experience in scientific research projects in the areas of genetics, regenerative medicine, neuromuscular diseases, orphan diseases, newborn screening and cancer.

Dr. Ignacio Zarante

Issue:

Gender Dysphoria

Lecturer and researcher in Human and Medical Genetics. Scientific Advisor in Public Health and Genetics and in Forensic Genetics.
Medical geneticist at the San Ignacio Hospital in Bogotá, Coordinator of the Center for Rare Diseases, President of the Colombian Association of Medical Geneticists and Genomic Medicine.

Dra. Mariela Larrandaburu

Issue:

Rare Diseases from a Public Health Perspective

Master and Doctorate in Genetics and Molecular Biology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Brazil.
President of the International Federation Human Genetics Societies (IFHGS).
Former President of RELAGH
Experience in Clinical Genetics, Epidemiology, Public Health, and Genomics.

Dr. Luz Adriana Cifuentes

Issue:

Applying the Power of Genomics in Precision Medicine and Cancer Research.

Microbiologist from the University of the Andes of Colombia with postgraduate studies in Law and Genetics from the Externado University of Colombia.
Over 15 years of experience in the implementation of Molecular Biology technologies.
Illumina Technical Specialist for sales support of Clinical solutions in Latin America.

Daniela Lorenzi, Esq.

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, graduated from the Argentine University of Business (UADE).
Diploma in Medical Genetics from the University of Valencia.
Master in Medical Molecular Biology from the University of Buenos Aires, currently completing the final thesis at the Institute of Biology and Experimental Medicine – IBYME.
Scientific Advisor and Commercial Manager for Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay at IGENOMIX.

Issue:

Non-Invasive Preimplantation Diagnosis

Mr. Juan Núñez Prince

Issue:

Liquid biopsy analysis for genetic profiling in oncology using Next Generation Sequencing

Professional Biologist graduated from the Central University of Venezuela, specializing in Molecular Biology, and with a diploma in Bioinformatics.
More than 10 years of experience in sequence analysis in the field of pharmacogenetics, molecular diagnostics, human identification, among others.
Former head of the Genetic and Forensic Studies Unit at the Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research, and extensive experience in advising on nucleic acid analysis techniques.
Product Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).

Panel of Experts

Dr. Iván Pineda

Dr. Carol Zúñiga

Neuropediatrician

Neonatologist

Dr. Paola Bonilla

Pediatric Endocrinologist

Our Expert Panelists
They will present on:

Intellectual Disability Syndromes

The Importance of Newborn Screening

Short Stature in Pediatrics

Discover the Future of Clinical Genetics.

Join leading clinical genetics experts from around the world as they share their knowledge and experience on the ORIGEN II stage.

From pediatricians specializing in genetic diseases to pioneering oncologists, our panel of speakers comprises top professionals in their fields. Prepare to be inspired and learn from the best in the industry.

Watch the Program

Learn more about Origin

Listen to the interview with our organizer on the podcast "De Chicharos y Habas: Conversaciones en Genética Humana" (Of Peas and Beans: Conversations in Human Genetics), where the highlights of the Origin II Symposium are explored in depth.

Listen to the episode

Why attend Origen?

Networking

Connect with healthcare professionals, researchers, and academics from around the world in a collaborative and enriching environment.

Gain Knowledge

Learn new techniques, treatment strategies, and disease management approaches that you can immediately implement in your clinical practice.

Top-level exhibitors

Gain insider insights from over 15 world-class expert speakers on groundbreaking diagnostics, treatments, and new practices that are transforming medicine.

Get inspired and develop

Listen to success stories, exciting case studies, and future visions that will help you visualize the positive impact you can have as a clinical genetics professional.