Geneticists from Tbilisi State Medical University participated in the 19th Troina Meeting on Genetics of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. During the event, plans were initiated for joint scientific projects that will significantly enhance the involvement of TSMU and Georgia in the research of rare genetic disorders.

Professor Tinatin Tkemaladze, Head of the Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics of TSMU delivered an oral presentation “The Orchestra of Genetics and Epigenetics from a Clinical Perspective: Lessons from Rubinstein-Taybi and Cornelia de Lange Syndromes.” Moreover, TSMU doctoral student Kakha Bregvadze presented his research on “DNA Methylation Arrays as a First-Tier Diagnostic Tool for Neurodevelopmental Delay.”

The 19th Troina Meeting brought together leading scientists from across the globe specializing in genetics, genomics, and pediatric neurology. Key topics discussed during the conference included: pharmacological therapy for Fragile X syndrome, epilepsy and cortical malformations, the genetic and epigenetic underpinnings of autism, the role of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of children with neurodevelopmental delays, targeted therapies for GABA receptor-related epilepsies, and epigenetic aspects of syndromes associated with neurodevelopmental delays.

“During the conference, the desire to deepen international collaboration was expressed, and perspectives for future joint projects with Dutch and Italian colleagues were outlined. This initiative aims to involve Georgia in international research on rare genetic diseases characterized by neurodevelopmental delay,” stated Professor Tinatin Tkemaladze.

The 19th Troina Meeting on the Genetics of Neurodevelopmental Disorders took place on April 3–5 in Troina, Italy.

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