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This webinar bridges advanced genomic science with the nuances of clinical practice within Arab populations. While precision medicine expands globally, genetic counseling frameworks must adapt to distinct regional contexts and cultural dynamics specific to the MENA region.

In this webinar, we will analyze high-prevalence autosomal recessive conditions, navigate the complexities of high-risk pedigrees in consanguineous families, and interpret variants using underrepresented genomic reference databases. Beyond the science, the curriculum tackles critical clinical realities: communicating complex risk probabilities without jargon, addressing community stigmas, and balancing Western bioethical frameworks of individual autonomy with collectivist family decision-making structures.