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A Unified Prenatal Screen: The Integration of Maternal Carrier Screening into Routine NIPT
Yap Moy Juan
Dr. Yap introduced a unified approach by integrating maternal carrier screeninginto routine NIPT. This allows a single blood test to assess both fetalchromosomal abnormalities and parental carrier status for recessive conditionssuch as thalassemia
Malaysia
From Screening to Treatment: The Role of NIPT in Guiding Intrauterine Interventions
Rima Irwinda
Dr. Rima emphasized that NIPT is a screening test, not a diagnostic tool. High-risk results always require confirmatory testing. She also clarified that NIPT doesnot replace ultrasound, and every pregnant woman has the right to clear andaccurate information before choosing any test.
Indonesia
Informed decision making in the era of expanded NIPT
Dr. Tae Sok Kun
Dr. Tae Sok Kun (University Malaya Medical Center, Malaysia) addressed the expanding scope of NIPT and the growing need to manage increasing interpretive complexity. With monogenic disorders accounting for an estimated 15–25% of birth defects, and approximately 1–2% of couples being at risk for certain inherited conditions, Dr. Tae emphasized the critical role of structured genetic counseling
Taiwan
An innovative approach to non-invasive prenatal screening in Asia
Dr. Tang Hung Sang
Dr. Tang Hung Sang (Medical Director, Gene Solutions) described the shift from conventional aneuploidy screening toward a broader, integrated framework. While chromosomal abnormalities account for only part of the genetic contribution to congenital conditions, a meaningful proportion is associated with monogenic disorders, including both dominant and recessive conditions
Taiwan
Redefining Prenatal Screening in Asia: Leveraging NGS and AI for Comprehensive Genetic Screening
Dr. Tang Hung Sang
Dr. Tang Hung Sang (Medical Genetics Institute, Vietnam) emphasized that the future lies in unified prenatal platforms capable of delivering comprehensive insights—aneuploidies, carrier status, and single gene disorders within a single workflow supported by advanced computational algorithms
India
The Burden and Prevention of Thalassemia and Recessive Genetic Disorders in India
Dr. Seema Thakur
A powerful call to action came from Dr. Seema Thakur (The Genetic Clinic, India), who highlighted India’s urgent need for expanded carrier screening to address the country’s significant burden of recessive disorders
India
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The 26th Vietnam-France-Asia-Pacific Conference on Obstetrics & Gynecology – OBVFAP 2026
Dr. Safedin Sajo Beqaj
Dr. Safedin Sajo Beqaj shares insights on methylation-based biomarkers and their potential to support the detection of endometrial cancer
