Poster

The poster session titled "Genomics Responses to a Call for Public Health without Borders" will focus on the impact of applied research in epi-genomics, screening, family history, genomics education and direct-to-consumer genetic testing marketing on public health. Ten posters from national and international researchers will help to identify the latest trends in interactions between genetic, social, geographic, ecologic, and environmental factors.

Session Objectives: By the end of the poster session, the participant will be able to: 1. Articulate how genomics is becoming incorporated into public health fields, both nationally and internationally. 2. Identify public health needs and priorities related to genomics. 3. Describe advances and alternative approaches in genomics applications in public health fields from national and international perspectives. 4. Identify ethical and legal challenges associated with advances in commercial genomic applications available to the public. 5. List at least five areas and programs in which educational interventions have made a difference in advancing genomic research agendas. 6. Cite at least five objective and perceived outcomes resulting from engaging multidisciplinary teams in genomic initiatives. 7. Describe culturally appropriate community-based strategies for improving access and use of genetic services.