AGT 2016 Annual Meeting Registration Brochure

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June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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Dear Prospective AGT Annual Meeting Attendee: The Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT) welcomes you to beautiful Southern California for the 41st Annual Meeting. We have prepared a stimulating program that will challenge you with a wide variety of genetics topics and some of the best scientists in the field. We are really excited to have Nobel laureate, Dr. Randy Schekman, as the keynote speaker for our meeting.

We will continue the tradition of presenting topics in molecular genetics, cytogenetics and biochemical genetics through both the formal scientific program as well as during the interactive day of workshops proceeding the meeting. We will also host many vendors who will showcase their most recent developments in the area of new products and automation. AGT Annual Meetings are known for providing unique opportunities for networking and establishing long-lasting professional relationships.

Orange County is the home of Disneyland, California Adventure and Knott’s Berry Farm, all located within a short drive of the meeting location. If the theme parks are not your cup of tea, you can enjoy a wide range of shopping, entertainment and culinary treats in Downtown Disney. If you are a fan of America’s favorite pastime, baseball, Angels Stadium is right next door. If you bleed blue, Dodgers Stadium is just an hour away.

JOIN AGT NOW! Take advantage of a special membership offer from AGT! Join AGT, pay the member registration fee and get member benefits starting July 1 through Dec. 31, 2017!

You receive an additional six months of membership FREE and get to take advantage of the member registration fee – a $110 value!

Southern California, Orange County included, is known for its beautiful beaches – Laguna, Huntington, Crystal Cove, Newport Beach and Dana Point Harbor – to mention just a few. Don’t forget your surf board!

On the cultural side, Southern California hosts several worldrenowned museums, such as Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana, Los Angeles Museum of Art and Getty Museum, all less than an hour away.

If it is the allure of the motion picture industry that strikes your fancy, you can hop on a tour to see the glam and fashion of Hollywood.

We are very excited about the upcoming meeting. The speaker lineup will provide you with a tremendous learning experience.

You will earn the required CEUs for your professional development, make lasting friendships, and all bets are that you will have tons of fun!

We can’t wait to see you at the AGT 41st Annual Meeting!

41st Annual Meeting Directors Adam H. Sbeiti, Director Jennifer Sanmann, Co-Director

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June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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QUOTES FROM ATTENDEES OF AGT’S 40TH ANNUAL MEETING: “An excellent networking opportunity with laboratory techs and supervisors from all of the big labs around the U.S. as well as access to state-of-the-art topics presented by well-known faculty.”

“One of the most fun meetings I’ve been to – and I learned a lot, too.”

“AGT meetings provide a venue for cytogenetics networking where laboratory personnel can interact and share ideas, whether large or small labs, technologist or manager, consultant or vendor. I am always grateful for the opportunity to attend AGT and the wealth of knowledge presented.”

The 41st Annual Meeting provides opportunities to earn continuing education credits and to develop professional contacts in the ever-expanding areas of clinical and research genetics.

Scientific general sessions and pre-conference workshops offer participants the opportunity to learn about current and up-and-coming topics of interest in genetics.

Poster and platform presentations allow attendees the opportunity to observe and ask questions about the research efforts of others as well as to receive continuing education credit.

Roundtable discussions and other networking opportunities allow attendees to share ideas and best practices with each other.

The exhibit hall features vendors displaying the latest laboratory equipment, supplies and methodologies.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: 15.0 contact hours for scientific sessions 2.0 contact hours for two hour pre-conference workshops Up to 2.0 contact hours may be obtained for poster viewing (1.0 contact hour per five posters viewed).

AUTHORS/PRESENTERS: 10.0 contact hours for first authors on abstracts 5.0 contact hours for additional authors 10.0 contact hours for platform presentations Any changes will be noted in the Final Program. A continuing education certificate will be provided to you at the meeting. Please note that you must attend the entire meeting in order to receive all available contact hours.

41st Annual Meeting Program Directors Adam Sbeiti, MT(ASCP)CMCGCMDLMCM, Annual Meeting Director Jennifer N. Sanmann, PhD, FACMG, Annual Meeting Co-Director

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Hotel & Travel Information page 11

June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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MEETING SCHEDULE Thursday, June 23, 2016 Pre-Conference Workshops 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Workshop 1: Oh, to Be FISHing – Technical Aspects of FISH Testing Pamela Althof, MS, CG(ASCP)CM, Laboratory Supervisor, FISH, Human Genetics Laboratory, University of Nebraska Medical Center Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is an important diagnostic tool in the assessment of both acquired and constitutional genetic abnormalities. The careful selection and validation of probes for detection of disease-specific genetic abnormalities is an essential step in the FISH process. In addition, obtaining high-quality hybridizations, particularly on challenging samples, is critical in the analysis and interpretation of FISH cases. This will be an interactive session that will cover the technical aspects of FISH testing, including probe selection, probe validation, hybridization parameters and the processing of challenging samples, such as sequential FISH on G-banded slides, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded specimens and decalcified samples.

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Workshop 2: Clinical Microarray Testing – Current Applications & Methodology Diane Pickering, MS, CG(ASCP)CM, Laboratory Manager, Human Genetics Laboratory, University of Nebraska Medical Center Microarray testing has become an integral part of cytogenetics/ molecular genetics laboratories for detecting chromosomal imbalances since its inception in the arena over a decade ago.

It is now the recommended first-tier test for postnatal cases with certain indications and is becoming more prevalent in the prenatal and oncology settings. The Human Genetics Laboratory utilizes a variety of array platforms, including high-density SNP arrays, CGH+SNP 180K arrays, customized high-resolution select gene copy number arrays used in conjunction with NGS panels and cancer platforms. This session will cover the technical aspects and utility of microarray testing in various clinical applications, including constitutional and oncology studies. The session will also involve discussion on methodology, test validation and other aspects of result interpretation and test reporting. Management of problematic cases, troubleshooting and development of an internal quality control program (IQCP) will be discussed.

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8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Workshop 3: Clinical Test Development – Design through Implementation Kathryn E. Pearce, MB(ASCP)CM, Development Coordinator, Mayo Clinic This workshop will provide information on clinical test development starting at the design and working through the process to develop and validate a robust test for clinical use. Participants will also review training and implementation within the clinical laboratory.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Workshop 4: FISH Analysis – Beyond Counting Dots Shirong Wang, MS, CG(ASCP)CM, Supervisor, Quest Diagnostics at Nichols Institute Many people think that FISH analysis is all about counting fluorescent dots. That is partially true, but not entirely! In our daily practice, we have encountered some unique probe patterns that could lead to incorrect interpretations if unaware. The presenter will share experiences in interpreting various abnormal patterns with an emphasis on identifying atypical sizes and positions of probe signals. Discussion topics will include partial deletions, duplications, insertions, under cutoff abnormalities, as well as abnormal cell morphologies. The presenter will also provide a series of real case studies for discussion at the workshop. Workshop participants are expected to have FISH analysis background, preferably FISH oncology experience.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Workshop 5: ISCN Workshop Marc Tomlinson, CG(ASCP)CM, CCS, Supervisor, Quest Diagnostics at Nichols Institute Xiaojing Yang, CG(ASCP)CM, Senior Cytogenetic Technologist, Quest Diagnostics at Nichols Institute This workshop will include ISCN for G-banded chromosomes, FISH and array with an emphasis on oncology.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Workshop 6: CAP Inspection Preparation Allan W. Fraser Jr., CG(ASCP)CM, CCS, CQA(ASQ), Quality Assurance Manager, Quest Diagnostics at Nichols Institute The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) mandate in Subpart Q that all test sites performing non-waived testing must undergo an inspection every two years. This presentation is designed to review what can be done to prepare for a CAP inspection to make it successful and stress-free.

June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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Workshop 7: Wonderful World of FISH – Sharing Knowledge & Experience

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Workshop 9: CAGdb (a Database Resource for CNV Interpretation)

Speakers TBD

Pablo Sagaribay, Microarray Team Leader, Fullerton Genetics Center, Mission Health

This is an interactive workshop run by FISH users for FISH users, promoting discussions on analytical and procedural techniques, giving a past, present and future real-world perspective.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Workshop 8: Methodology for Labeling Low-Input DNA for Array CGH Analysis Scott Sulpizio, MS, Senior Manager of Research and Development, Allele Diagnostics, Inc. One limitation of array CGH is the ability to run the test with low input DNA, as most labeling kits require inputs of 250-500 ng of DNA. In certain circumstances, a limited amount of DNA may be available for microarray analysis, such as low-volume blood draws or when running a microarray from a direct prenatal amniotic fluid specimen. The presenter's laboratory tested the performance of the new Enzo SuperCGH labeling kit using DNA inputs of 50 ng. Array CGH results comparing this data to standard labeling kit and input amounts will be presented.

The Cytogenomics Array Group (CAG) began as an informal network of colleagues in North and South Carolina (originally the "Carolinas Array Group") formed to exchange information among laboratories regarding constitutional microarrays and rare case findings. In order to facilitate this exchange, we created a web-accessible database (CAGdb) to house each laboratory’s abnormal cases, which could then be freely shared in a de-identified fashion with all participating laboratories. CNV details, interpretation comments, parental and other follow-up data, and clinical features (all fully stripped of patient identifiers) are collected and shared for each case in this site. This database provides a useful laboratory tool to track experience with in-house microarray cases, network with colleagues and to share experience with rare findings. *Note – CAGdb has been fully incorporated into the Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC) and the addition of a cancer annotation database is being planned.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

NEW MEMBER/ATTENDEE ORIENTATION 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

WELCOME RECEPTION IN EXHIBIT HALL/POSTER VIEWING/FGT SILENT AUCTION OPENING

Friday, June 24, 2016 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:10 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Address: Cell Membranes, Protein Export & Connections to Human Disease

Scientific Sessions 8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.

Welcome to the AGT 41st Annual Meeting Patricia Dowling, PhD, FACMG, AGT President; Director, Cytogenetics, HistoPathology Services, Pathline Labs Adam Sbeiti, MT(ASCP)CGCMDLMCM, AGT Annual Meeting Director; Manager, Cytogenetics Department, Quest Diagnostics at Nichols Institute Jennifer N. Sanmann, PhD, FACMG, Annual Meeting Co-Director; Associate Director & Assistant Professor, UNMC Human Genetics Laboratory

Randy Schekman, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Editor-in-Chief, eLife; Nobel Laureate, University of California at Berkeley Human cells manufacture thousands of different proteins, such as insulin, growth factors and antibodies, which are encapsulated into membrane-enclosed packets called vesicles. Vesicles buzz around in the cell to many different destinations, but some are delivered to the cell perimeter where they discharge their contents to the exterior in an export mechanism conserved over a billion years of evolution.

What are the mechanics of this process? How is it regulated? How can we exploit this ancient biological manufacturing and transportation system for the sake of modern medicine? Understanding this process and its regulation earned Randy Schekman a 2013 Nobel Prize and has allowed the biotech industry to exploit yeast as a production platform for the secretion of human proteins such as recombinant insulin. That process now supplies fully one-third of the insulin used by sufferers of diabetes worldwide.

June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Breast & Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility as a Model for Cost-Efficient Genetic Testing

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Clinical Genomic Sequencing at UCLA: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, & Where We’re Going

J. Dianne Keen-Kim, PhD, FACMG, Laboratory Director, Color Genomics

Josh Deignan, PhD, FACMG, Associate Director, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories, UCLA

Breast and ovarian cancers are among the most common, accounting for ~45% of all cancers in women. Of these, about 10–15% are caused by an inherited gene mutation, another 5–15% are part of a spectrum of familial cancers, and the remaining are sporadic. A genetic mutation can increase the risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer to 50–80%, but genetic testing remains elusive for many women who do not meet certain testing criteria or possess sufficient insurance coverage. Dr. Keen-Kim will review hereditary breast and ovarian cancer genetics and discuss new methodologies for reducing the costs of genetic testing which are necessary to make testing more widely available to everyone.

The UCLA Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories has been offering both Sanger sequencing and next-generation sequencing-based clinical molecular diagnostic testing for several years. The presenter will describe some of the lessons learned along the way as well as offer some ideas on where the field of clinical molecular diagnostics is headed in the future.

9:50 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL/POSTER VIEWING/FGT SILENT AUCTION 10:20 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.

Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Clinical Diagnosis & Diagnostic Testing Julian A. Martinez-Agosto, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Medical Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is one of the most common overgrowth genetic disorders associated with cancer predisposition.

The presenter will discuss its diagnostic criteria, phenotypic heterogeneity, genetic etiology, diagnostic testing approaches and its association with assisted reproductive technologies.

3:20 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL/POSTER VIEWING/FGT SILENT AUCTION 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Health & Safety in the Laboratory William Maxfield, CSP, Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer, Medtronic Neurovascular Division Laboratory safety is an important part of our jobs every day, but what do the regulations really mean? What steps can you take to better protect yourself from the hazards you face? The presenter will answer these questions and more. Attending this session will fulfill the ASCP safety training requirement.

4:50 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.

Noninvasive Prenatal Testing: Confounding Maternal Conditions & Beyond Nilesh Dharajiya, MD, Director, Clinical Lab, Sequenom Laboratories

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has become a part of the standard of care in high-risk pregnancies. Building on the significant experience of analyzing circulating cell-free DNA, the presenter’s lab expanded the technology used in its laboratory-developed test to investigate microdeletions and microduplications. A by-product of this whole-genome sequencing-based approach is the ability to visualize global genomic changes. The lab identified several NIPT samples with multiple chromosomal aneuploidies, microdeletion and microduplication events spanning the genome and postulated the presence of “extra-genetic material” in otherwise euploid samples. Clinical follow-up identified the presence of different forms of maternal neoplasms in many of these cases. This presentation is a synopsis of this “adventitious” detection of maternal neoplasms through NIPT.

1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Roundtable Discussions

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

AGT JOB FAIR

11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Diagnosis of Lymphoma in the Genomic Era Wing C. (John) Chan, MD, Professor and Vice-Chair for Research, Department of Pathology; Co-Leader, Hematological Malignancies Program, City of Hope Medical Center Dr. Chan will present a brief review of the cytogenetic and molecular diagnostic approaches on lymphoma and briefly discuss recent advances through technological innovations, such as next generation sequencing.

Join in a lively discussion on topics of interest to you! Participants will have a choice of 10 or more topics, and discussion leaders will guide the conversation regarding the issues relevant to genetic technologists. A great networking and information gathering opportunity!

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June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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Saturday, June 25, 2016 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

BUSINESS MEETING BREAKFAST

12:20 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

Scientific Sessions

1:45 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.

LAB: Biopsy-Free Molecular Profiling of Cell-Free Plasma DNA & RNA

8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.

Opening Remarks & Announcements Patricia Dowling, PhD, FACMG, AGT President; Director, Cytogenetics, HistoPathology Services, Pathline Labs Adam Sbeiti, MT(ASCP)CGCMDLMCM, AGT Annual Meeting Director; Manager, Cytogenetics Department, Quest Diagnostics at Nichols Institute Jennifer N. Sanmann, PhD, FACMG, Annual Meeting Co-Director; Associate Director & Assistant Professor, UNMC Human Genetics Laboratory 8:10 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Gordon W. Dewald Lecture: Genetics & Cytogenetics of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Daniel L. Van Dyke, PhD, FACMG, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Genetics, Mayo Clinic Dr. Van Dyke will provide a history of the understanding of genetic abnormalities in CLL and review and compare various methods for genetic testing in CLL. He will also offer his thoughts on appropriate and cost-effective diagnostic and follow-up genetic testing in CLL.

Robert Gasparini, MS, CG(ASCP)CM, DLM(ASCP)CM, President and Chief Scientific Officer (ret.), NeoGenomics Laboratories Liquid Alternative to Biopsy or LAB, first came to the genetics community’s attention as a diagnostic technology when developed for hematologic disease by Dr. Maher Albitar while head of the R&D Division at Quest Diagnostics. Since then LAB has been utilized for both hematologic and solid tumor disease when accessing cell-free, circulating nucleic acids (both DNA and RNA), which are important in a cancer patient diagnosis. Using prostate cancer as an example, the presenter will focus on the concepts and design behind LAB, the types of answers LAB generates and how the companies that offer this technology platform are utilizing it.

2:35 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.

The Business of Science: Synergizing Two Worlds Philip Hardy, B.Bus. M.Clin.Cyto. PhD(c), Laboratory Manager Second in Charge, Cyto Labs Pty Ltd

10:40 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL/POSTER VIEWING/FGT SILENT AUCTION

We rarely think about the world of science as a business. Yet the way we conduct business in science is no less relevant than any other area of society. Coming from a background of business, the presenter understands how our lives and jobs are holistic. It’s important that all of us have a good knowledge of our environment and how best to utilize our skills in achieving the best outcome for everyone. Participants will take a tour through the landscape of laboratories and discuss some tips and tricks in the areas of teams, stress management, relationship building, financial well-being, turnaround times, effectiveness, efficiency, beliefs, happiness, integrity, opening up new opportunities and overall success in their careers.

11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Evolving Roles of Genetic Counselors

3:25 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Silent Auction Winners Announced

Joy B. Redman, MS, MBA, LCGC, Manager, Molecular/ Oncology/Neurology Genetic Counselor Teams, Quest Diagnostics at Nichols Institute

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

BREAK

9:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

Abstract Platform Presentations & Student Abstract Award Winner Abstract Presentation

Until recently, the traditional genetic counselor was a patient-facing professional in a prenatal, pediatric or other specialty clinic. Talk of “non-traditional” roles in genetic counseling has increased over the past 10 years until these new roles are not so non-traditional. The presenter will discuss many of these newer roles and what genetic counselors bring to them.

June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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3:45 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Clinical Utility of Areas of Homozygosity Identified by Microarray Lois J. Starr, MD, Munroe Meyer Institute/Human Genetics Laboratory, University of Nebraska Medical Center Dr. Starr will review how areas of homozygosity discovered via microarray can be used to their full potential in a clinical setting.

5:25 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks Patricia Dowling, PhD, FACMG, AGT President; Director, Cytogenetics, HistoPathology Services, Pathline Labs 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

4:35 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.

Professionalism Is Dead; Or Is It? Peggy Stupca, CG(ASCP)CM, DLMCM Each generation seems to question the professionalism of younger generations. We know that each generation has different views of the past, present and future, but these differences do not necessarily mean that one group is more, or less, professional than another.

What are the elements of professionalism? How do we measure if someone is professional? Given the critical nature of our work we MUST be committed to professionalism. Each patient expects, and deserves, results that are accurate, because each of us is a professional.

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June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION FORM

Register one person per form. Please use photocopies for additional registrants. To register online, please visit the AGT website at www.AGT-info.org.

STEP 1: Name Badge & Roster Information First Name

Last Name

Name Preferred on Name Badge Company/Institution Business Address City State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Business Phone

Cell Phone (to be used in case of emergency)

Country Email

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Specific requests (subject to availability)

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 Other (describe allergies here)_____________________________________________________

 I am a new AGT member since June 2015.  This is the first AGT meeting that I have attended.  I DO NOT consent to allow my photo to be taken during the meeting to be published on AGT social media sites, AGT website or in publications to promote AGT or the Annual Meeting.

Emergency Contact Emergency Contact Name/Relationship/Phone

STEP 2: Join AGT!

Workshop 2: Clinical Microarray Testing – Current Applications & Methodology 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  $55 AGT Member  $75 Non-Member Workshop 3: Clinical Test Development – Design through Implementation 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  $55 AGT Member  $75 Non-Member

Join AGT now and register for the Annual Meeting for the member price below. Membership will run through December 31, 2017.

Workshop 4: FISH Analysis – Beyond Counting Dots 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  $55 AGT Member  $75 Non-Member

 Join AGT Membership benefits will begin in July.  Full - $95  Emeritus - $40  Student - $35  Collaborative - $40

Workshop 5: ISCN Workshop 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  $55 AGT Member  $75 Non-Member

STEP 3: Full & Single-Day Registration Fees

Workshop 6: CAP Inspection Preparation 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  $55 AGT Member  $75 Non-Member

Postmarked/ Postmarked/ Faxed by Faxed by On-Site April 22 Fees: May 30 Registration Member  $350  $400  $425 Non-Member  $460  $510  $535 Student  $125  $150  $170 Single-Day Member  $185  $210  $220 Single-Day Non-Member  $245  $265  $285 Single-Day Student  $65  $85  $95 Single-Day Registration Only: Please indicate day attending:  Friday, June 24  Saturday, June 25

STEP 4: Pre-Conference Workshops – Thursday, June 23 Please ensure that the workshops you select do not overlap! Space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Workshop 7: Wonderful World of FISH – Sharing Knowledge & Experience 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Complimentary Workshop 8: Methodology for Labeling Low-Input DNA for Array CGH Analysis 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Complimentary Workshop 9: CAGdb (a Database Resource for CNV Interpretation) 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  $55 AGT Member  $75 Non-Member

Workshop 1: Oh, to Be FISHing – Technical Aspects of FISH Testing 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  $55 AGT Member  $75 Non-Member

June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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STEP 5: Guest Registration

STEP 8: Send Your Registration

Are you bringing a guest to the Annual Meeting? Consider purchasing special events tickets so that your guest can join you at the following functions.

To register, complete the registration form and return it, along with the appropriate payment, to:

Welcome Reception Guest

(___ persons x $35)

Awards Banquet Guest

(___ persons x $45)

 Mail: AGT Executive Office

P.O. Box 19193 Lenexa, KS 66285-9193

Please note: Each attendee will receive one ticket to each event at no additional cost as part of the registration fee.

Overnight mail only AGT Executive Office 18000 W. 105th St. Olathe, KS 66061

STEP 6: Total Fees

 Fax: 913-895-4652

Guest Name:__________________________________________

Total Membership Fee

$__________

Total Registration Fee

$__________

Total Workshop Fee(s)

$__________

Total Guest Registration Fee(s)

$__________

Total Payment Enclosed

$__________

Registration forms and payment information can be faxed.

 Online Registration:

Registrations can be completed and submitted online via the AGT website at www.AGT-info.org.

A link to online registration is located on the Annual Meeting page.

STEP 7: Payment Information

Payment is due in full with your registration form. Fees are based upon the postmark date. Payment may be made by credit card or check in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank.

Please make checks payable to the Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT) – Federal Tax ID #94-2668057  Check enclosed  Credit Card  MasterCard  VISA  American Express  Discover Credit Card No. Expiration Date Signature Name as it appears on the card (please print) Cardholder Phone Number

Cancellations All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars, with checks drawn in U.S. funds from U.S. banks. In the event of cancellation prior to or on May 30, registration fees will be returned, less a $50 processing fee. All refunds on cancellations will be issued after the meeting.

Substitutions are allowed. There will be no refunds issued or substitutions allowed after May 30.

If you register online, enter code RB1 to be entered into a prize drawing!

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HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION Ground Transportation in Orange County To access the Hyatt Regency Orange County, we suggest the following methods of transportation: Super Shuttle: $11 per person one-way from John Wayne/ Orange County Airport.

Taxi: Rates may vary. The estimated cost is $25-30 one-way from the John Wayne/Orange County Airport.

Super Shuttle: $17 per person one-way from the LAX Airport.

For the convenience of the guests, Hyatt Regency Orange County is pleased to offer valet parking and secure self-parking for $27 per night. Full in/out privileges apply.

Weather Orange County’s average daytime temperature in June is in the upper 70s, and the average nighttime temperature is in the low 60s.

Hyatt Regency Orange County 11999 Harbor Blvd.

Garden Grove, CA 92840 714-750-1234

Attire Attire for the meeting and all social functions is business casual.

Meeting rooms are often chilly so bring a sweater or jacket for the sessions.

Make hotel reservations at https://aws.passkey.com/g/46867580.

For additional reservation help, please call 714-750-1234.

Rate: $169 single/double, $194 triple and $219 quad. All prices include wireless Internet access.

Reservation Deadline: May 30, 2016 Discover the essence of modern luxury at Hyatt Regency Orange County. Guests of this Disneyland® Good Neighbor hotel will experience unparalleled attention from the welcoming staff and a Disneyland® Shuttle to and from the world-famous resort and theme parks. Vacation and business travelers will appreciate thoughtful hotel services, like the business center, complimentary Wi-Fi access in guestrooms and public spaces, and the 24-hour StayFit™ Gym. Whether visiting for a weekend getaway or extended business trip, you’ll find that this hotel in Orange County is the ideal choice for premium services, amenities and accommodations.

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June 23-25, 2016 Hyatt Regency Orange County Orange County, Calif.

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