About Evenings With Genetics
Evenings with Genetics is a seminar series about genetics and your family’s health. This series offers the most current information on care and research for many genetic conditions and is open to the public.
Our goal is to highlight the advances in genetic research as well as encourage networking within our community.
The Evenings with Genetics seminars are sponsored by the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at ÌÇÐÄlogo and Texas Children Hospital.
Next Event
"When Answers Are Hard to Find: The Undiagnosed Diseases Network and Your Child's Diagnostic Journey"
Learn how the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) helps families with rare and complex medical conditions pursue answers through advanced genetic evaluation and collaborative research.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
7-8:30 p.m.
Webinar on Zoom
Featured speakers:
- Jill Mokry Rosenfeld, M.S., C.G.C., Associate Professor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, ÌÇÐÄlogo
- Camille Maldonado-Rivera, Ph.D., UDN Research Coordinator, ÌÇÐÄlogo and PDN Children's
- Adriana LoPiccolo, Early Intervention Specialist Supervisor, PDN Children's
- Laura Marquez, Chief Program Officer, PDN Children's
Give
Consider giving a donation to help support the Evenings with Genetics program. You can choose between online and mail-in methods of giving.
If you need assistance, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 713-798-4714.
To give online to the Evenings with Genetics program, please follow these steps:
- Enter in the amount of your gift into the form.
- Select "Evenings with Genetics Community Outreach" from the "Designation" drop-down box.
- After completing all the fields on the form, click on the "Donate Now" button.
To give by mail to the Evenings with Genetics program, please follow these steps:
- Please download and print the Donor Gift Form.
- On the form, in the "Gift Information" section, please enter "Evenings with Genetics Community Outreach" as the designated area to support.
- To find the mailing address for your check and donor gift form, please refer to the information provided on the ÌÇÐÄlogo Ways to Give page.
Children's Book Read-Along
Favorite children’s books are read by family members and friends of our faculty and staff along with their pets! This video project was inspired by , the support group for Smith-Magenis Syndrome and directed by Dr. Sarah Elsea.
"" By Laurie Keller
Narrated by Rebecca Risch (Student at Emery Weiner)
"" By Anna Dewdney
Narrated by Rebecca Risch (Student at Emery Weiner)
"" By Kimberly and James Dean
Narrated by David (Student at Emery Weiner)
"" By Jonathan London
Narrated by Alex (Student at Emery Weiner)
"" By Eric Carle
Narrated by Alex (Student at Emery Weiner)
"" By Eric Carle
Narrated by Zoe (Student at Emery Weiner)
"" By Lucy Cousins
Narrated by Zoe (Student at Emery Weiner)
"" By Shel Silvers/strong>
Narrated by student at Emery Weiner
"" Words by Matt de la Peña and Illustrations by Christian Robinson
Narrated by student at Emery Weiner
"" By Shel Silverstein
Narrated by Jane Johnston (Student from Emery Weiner)
'" By William Steig
Narrated by Jane Johnston (Student from Emery Weiner)
"" Illustrated by: Laura Watkins
Narrated by student at Emery Weiner
"" By Mélanie Watt
Narrated by student at Emery Weiner
"" by Sandra Boynton
Narrated by Sarah Elsea, Ph.D., professor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at ÌÇÐÄlogo
"" by Dr. Seuss
Narrated by Adrian Ramirez
"" by Nancy Tillman
Narrated by Becky Smith, friend
"" by Sandra Boynton
Narrated by Sarah Elsea, Ph.D., professor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at ÌÇÐÄlogo
"" by Jeanne Willis and Adrian Reynolds
Narrated by Kirt Martin, Ph.D., staff scientist, Department of Neurology at ÌÇÐÄlogo
"" by Ian Falconer
Narrated by Naama Machol
"" by Ian Falconer
Narrated by Naama Machol
"" by Dr. Seuss
Narrated by Isabella Ramirez
"" by Joanna Walsh, Illustrated by Judi Abbot
Narrated by Sophia Ramirez
"" Pictures by Lucinda McQueen
Narrated by Amanda Gerard’s Mom
"" by Norman Bridwell
Narrated by Sofia and Julianna Ramirez
"" by Kate Beaton
Narrated by Julianna Ramirez
"" by Judith Viorst
Narrated by Diya, friend of the Ramirez Family
"" Story by Watty Piper and Illustrated by Loren Long
Narrated by Amanda Gerard’s Mom
Community webinars hosted by The Department of Molecular and Human Genetics along with the University of Texas at Austin - Texas Center for Disability Studies thanks to funding through the Texas Department of State Health Services.