VCGS education
VCGS education

Join us as we celebrate six decades of the Victorian newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) program

During this half day forum we will look back on our past, celebrate our present and look at what our future holds.

When: Tuesday 20 October 

 

Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

Registration opens 8:45am

Followed by lunch


Where: Ella Latham Auditorium, The Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Melbourne


REGISTER

Program

8:45am - Registration

Arrive and register your attendance

9:30am - Welcome

Acknowledgement of Country and welcome remarks

9:45am - Department of Health address

Reflections on the significance of newborn bloodspot screening for Victorian public health 

10:00am - Family impact

 What the test means for children and their families 

10:10am - The past: Reflecting on 60 years of NBS

 Origins and evolution of the program, scientific advances and milestones  

10:20am - PKU family story

Hear about a lived experience

10:35am - The present: celebrating our people, innovation and impact

The people, scientific and technological advances, quality improvement, and research partnerships  

10:45am - CAH family story

Hear about a lived experience

11:00am - The future: shaping the next generation of NBS

 Genomics and future technologies, national and international collaboration) 

11:10am - SMA family story

Hear about a lived experience

11:25am - Closing

Closing remarks and a cake cutting

11:30am - Lunch and networking

Join us for some refreshments and connect with industry colleagues

Contact Us

The NBS laboratory operates Monday - Friday.


We are happy to answer any questions you may have about screening.


P 1300 118 247

E screeninglab@vcgs.org.au 

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