3135.0 The Future of Genomics in Public Health

Monday, October 29, 2012: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Oral
Genomics contributes to all the conditions considered public health priorities. Although there are currently evidence-based recommendations for genetic testing and related management, their implementation has been slow. To determine how best to take advantage of genomic technologies at a population level, it is critical that we facilitate the implementation and dissemination of current knowledge and plan for the development of data to best inform public health moving forward. Speakers in this session will discuss successful approaches to implementation of those guidelines, the utility of pharmacogenomics in determining the most effective and cost effective population level treatment strategies, and priorities for the future of public health genomics.
Session Objectives: Describe current efforts and future directions in implementing, disseminating, and prioritizing genomics initiatives.
Moderator:

10:30am
Public Health Action in Genomics is Now Needed Beyond Newborn Screening
Karen Greendale, MA, CGC, Scott Bowen, MPH, Muin Khoury, MD, PhD, William Dotson, PhD, Katherine Kolor, PhD, MS, Renee Ned, PhD, MMSc and Marta Gwinn, MD, MPH
11:10am
Feasibility of using population level genomic knowledge for public health purchasing
Laura Panattoni, PhD, Paul Brown, PhD and Howard McLeod, PharmD
11:30am
Priorities for public health genomics 2012-2017: A stakeholder consultation
Toby Citrin, JD, Stephen M. Modell, MD, MS and James O'Leary, BS

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Organized by: Genomics Forum

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

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