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This session, "Genomics Relevance on Addressing Health Disparities", will explore advances in knowledge about interactions of genomics education, genetic testing and genetic counseling applied on disease prevention interventions.

Session Objectives: By the end of the session, the participant will be able to: 1. Discuss frameworks and theoretical models for relating genetics and health disparities. 2. Identify means to increase workforce diversity in genomics to address health disparities. 3. Assess the relationship between the concepts of race, race-based medicine, contemporary public health genomics, and health disparities. 4. Discuss potential risks and impacts of utilizing implicit and/or explicit biological concepts of race. 5. Describe community-based approaches to genomics education and reducing health disparities. 6. Describe community perspectives on current and future initiatives for addressing genomics health disparities. 7. Cite at least five objective and perceived outcomes from engaging multidisciplinary efforts to use genomics in addressing health disparities.

CE Credits: CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing