Prenatal Serum Screening Symposium: Examining the Use of Race in Clinical Practice

Join leading experts for a one-day free symposium focused on examining the role of race in prenatal serum screening. This event will bring together clinicians, researchers, laboratorians, and policy stakeholders to explore current practices, emerging evidence, and opportunities for more equitable approaches in care.

Through expert presentations and collaborative discussion, participants will contribute to a shared understanding of this complex issue and help move toward a more equitable and effective future in health care.

Symposium Objectives 

• Review evidence on clinical and/or analytical performance differences
• Assess if race is serving as a proxy for other factors
• Assess the risk of removing race vs retaining race in prenatal serum screening risk assessment
• Discuss facilitators and barriers in removing race from algorithms/tests
• Determine what is needed to move forward

Why Attend

• Gain insight into current practice and evidence on the use of race in prenatal screening
• Hear diverse perspectives from experts across clinical care, research, and policy
• Participate in discussions aimed at identifying challenges and potential solutions
• Contribute to a consensus-building process that will inform a post-symposium summary

Who Should Attend

• Pathologists and laboratory professionals
• Obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists
• Clinical researchers
• Public health professionals
• Policy and guideline developers

What to Expect

• Expert-led presentations on current practices and research
• Panel discussions with multidisciplinary perspectives
• Interactive sessions focused on challenges and solutions
• A collaborative consensus-building process

A summary of key insights and discussions will be developed following the symposium.

Questions?
For questions about the symposium or registration, please contact Center@cap.org.