Why We Can’t Wait: Conference to Eliminate Health Disparities in Genomic Medicine
May 31 - June 1, 2012 Miami, Florida
Genetic advances hold extreme promise, but also the potential to further increase health disparities. Now is the time to address this. Join a forum of stakeholders to learn, identify, and discuss many of the challenges and possible solutions for addressing health disparities in genomic medicine.
Who should attend:
Physicians, researchers, ethicists, allied health professionals (i.e., nurses, psychologists, etc.), public health specialists, and members of the community.
Conference goals and objectives:
Educational Goals
o Understand the role genomics plays in health disparities
o Understand the impact of genomic medicine disparities on current disease management
o Appreciate the role genetic research could play in remedying health disparities.
o Anticipate future challenges in integrating genomic medicine in all populations
o Create a forum for stakeholders to identify and generate plausible solutions for health disparities in genomic medicine
Overall Learning Objectives
Specific talks will accomplish these from varying ethnic and disease perspectives.
o Define the role of genomic medicine in healthcare
o Identify current disparities in healthcare related to genetics and genomic medicine
o Predict the disparities that may emerge with the integration of genomic medicine, including sequencing
o Recognize the importance of genomic research and minority participation in such research
o Cite the gaps in translation due to lack of participation in genomic medicine research
o Analyze and implement methods to overcome barriers to research participation in their community
o Anticipate the resources needed to appropriately integrate genomic medicine into clinical practice so that all persons benefit.
For more information or to register, please visit: http://geneticsawareness.org/2012conference
To contact the Planning Committee, please email: HIHGGAPCONF@med.miami.edu
