Tag: Elizabeth Worthey

Liz Worthey to Moderate Session at ASHG 2025

Dr. Liz Worthey of CGDS will serve as a moderator for “The Utility of AI in Clinical Genomics Workflows” (Session 75) at the 2025 American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting on October 17, 10:45–11:45 AM, in Ballroom West, Level 3.

The session will examine the growing role of artificial intelligence in clinical genomics, including its use in literature summarization, variant prioritization, and diagnostic decision support. Experts from leading institutions will discuss both the power and the current limits of AI-driven approaches in real-world clinical settings. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how these tools complement, rather than replace, human interpretation in genomics workflows.

UAB’s Center for Precision Animal Modeling Receives Continuing NIH Support

The UAB Center for Precision Animal Modeling (CPAM) has received renewed NIH funding (Grant No. 2U54OD030167-06) through 2030 to expand its efforts in modeling human genetic disease. This continuation supports the next phase of the Center’s work (CPAM2.0), enhancing its established framework for variant interpretation, disease modeling, and therapeutic discovery.

The Bioinformatics Section, led by Dr. Liz Worthey, will enhance CPAM’s computational framework through new applications of machine learning, generative AI, and cross-species analysis. This includes expanding Rosalution, which streamlines data integration, variant curation, and collaboration across CPAM teams. The renewed funding underscores CPAM’s role in translating genomic findings into actionable insights that accelerate diagnosis and treatment for rare diseases.