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SUMMARY:Wednesday – Department of Genetics Research Colloquium: Kristy Crooks
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URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/wednesday-department-of-genetics-research-colloquium-kristy-crooks/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:events,Past events
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Beyond the Medical: Genetic Testing for Social Traits
DESCRIPTION:In traditional predictive genetic testing\, single gene variants are analyzed to determine whether individuals are at high risk of developing disease. The vast majority of diseases\, however\, are polygenic—caused by many different genes. Polygenic risk scores (PRS) hold promise to predict risk for complex diseases like heart disease or diabetes by measuring the contribution of hundreds of genetic variants at once. Yet beyond prediction of medical outcomes\, the realm of ‘sociogenomics’ is developing polygenic scores (PGS) measuring genetic contributions to social traits and behavioral factors\, such as income\, educational attainment\, sexuality\, and optimism. This presentation will present initial findings of a newly-funded NIH grant to study these complex scores. \nSpeakers: \n\nSpeakers:\nAnya Prince\, JD\, Associate Profesor\, College of Law\, University of Iowa and Member\, University of Iowa Genetics Cluster\nJean Cadigan\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Department of Social Medicine\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Core Faculty Member\, Center for Bioethics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\n\nSponsored by the UNC Center for Genomics & Society
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/seminar-beyond-the-medical-genetic-testing-for-social-traits/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Machine Learning Tools for Clinical Researchers: A Pragmatic Approach Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/machine-learning-tools-for-clinical-researchers-a-pragmatic-approach-series/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T080000
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SUMMARY:In Vitro Neural Platforms Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As the use of in vitro neural platforms like brain organoids and microtissues increases\, there is a lack of general knowledge about the limitations of the platforms. Bioethicists and scientists may also have concerns about the implications of the use of these systems in clinical and nonclinical research. \nThis workshop will facilitate a discussion of in vitro neural platforms development\, organoid intelligence\, and oversight of this technology. The plenary speaker is Dr. Katherine MacDuffie\, Assistant Professor\, Division of Bioethics and Palliative Care\, Department of Pediatrics\, University of Washington Medicine. Platform presentations will address: \n\nDemystifying the Biology of Learning in In Vitro Neural Platforms\nmAI vs. bAI: What is the relationship between Machine Artificial Intelligence and Biological Artificial Intelligence?\nDefining Intelligence\, Consciousness\, and Sentience. How do we measure them?\nRegulation of Neural Platforms: Current Practices and Predicting a Future Course\n\nThis is an in-person event; Click here to register.
URL:https://bioethics.unc.edu/talk/in-vitro-neural-platforms/
LOCATION:Friday Conference Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mini-Symposium- Cystic Fibrosis: Precision Treatment of a Rare Monogenic Disease
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Mini-Symposium and Forum on Wednesday 4\, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  \nThis event is hosted by UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom link.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/cystic-fibrosis-precision-treatment-of-a-rare-monogenic-disease/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Symposia
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SUMMARY:UNC Employee Appreciation Day 2023: PHGS Table!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Division of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity and Compliance for Employee Appreciation Day on Friday\, Oct. 20\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m\, at the Pit and Carolina Union to enjoy a day of entertainment\, games\, music\, lunch and some good old Tar Heel fun! \nCome visit the PPMH Precision Health Genetic Screening (PHGS) table to learn more about the initiative and for some PHGS swag! \nFor more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/unc-employee-appreciation-day-2023-phgs-table/
LOCATION:Carolina Union\, 209 South Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27599\, United States
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SUMMARY:University Research Week: UNC Open House Core Tours- GENYSIS Table!
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Research Technologies and Office of Sponsored Programs are coordinating tours and open houses for over 40 of UNC’s fantastic core facilities representing a wide breadth of technologies and services. Contact RCD@unc.edu for more info on available core services. \n**Registration is NOT required \nAt this event\, you will: \n\nMeet core directors and staff\nView available core instrumentation\nLearn about new and upcoming core events\n\nFor tour schedules\, locations\, and more information see here. \n\n\n\n\nWhile GENYSIS will not have a core tour\, please visit the GENYSIS table on Wednesday\, October 25th from 2pm-4pm in the Genetic Medicine Building (GMB) Atrium for some special treats and to learn more about the core! \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/university-research-week-unc-open-house-core-tours-genysis-table/
LOCATION:Genetic Medicine Building (GMB)\, 120 Mason Farm Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27599\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T160000
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SUMMARY:Empowering trust: Insights from Community Engagement Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Seminar Series theme: Science meets society at the intersection between precision medicine and justice\, equity\, and inclusion\nSeminar title: Empowering trust: Insights from Community Engagement Initiatives\nVirtual Event \nWednesday November 8th\, 2023\, 4:00pm-5:15pm \nRegister here: go.unc.edu/EmpoweringTrust \nEvent Details:\nSpeaker: Mya Roberson\, MSPH\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Health Policy and Management\, UNC-Chapel Hill \nPanelists: Laura Crandon\, Patient Advocate\, Founder\, Touch4Life \n                  Langston Harrison\, Immunization Equity Health Educator\, NC Department of Health and Human Services \n                  Julianne O’Daniel\, Associate Professor\, Department of Genetics\, UNC-Chapel Hill \n                  Erin Song\, Member\, Age-Based Genomic Screening Community Research Board \nCommunity engagement continues to be a critical component in genomic medicine and precision health research where the overall goal is to improve health outcomes of communities. The translation of findings into practice and implementation depends heavily on stakeholder engagement throughout the research process. In this seminar session\, we will explore insights gained from various engagement strategies and how appropriate incorporation of community stakeholders’ insights can improve the relevance and usefulness of genomic medicine and precision health research. Speakers and panelists will share their perspectives on community engagement\, discuss strategies to address the gaps that remain\, and how to address the challenge of hesitancy among some communities. \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/empowering-trust-insights-from-community-engagement-initiatives/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Carolina Seminars
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SUMMARY:Transdisciplinary Conference For Future Leaders In Precision Public Health
DESCRIPTION:FREE virtual event!\nPresented by the Precision Public Health Network \nPoster Abstracts due September 1st\, 2023 \nFor direct link with more information and registration\, click here. \n2023 Theme: Applying Implementation Science to Precision Public Health\nNovember 9th: (10AM-5:30PM EST)\n\nPlenary Sessions by Dr. Bruce Korf and Dr. Rachel Shelton\nExpert Presentations by Dr. Nora Pashayan\, Dr. John Mathers\, Dr. Michael Kosorok\, Dr. Sarah Knerr\, Dr. Deborah Cragun\, and Dr. Stephanie Best\nVirtual Poster Session\n\nNovember 16th: (3PM-6PM EST)\n\nInteractive Workshop on Research Priorities for Precision Public Health
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/transdisciplinary-conference-for-future-leaders-in-precision-public-health-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T150000
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SUMMARY:Transdisciplinary Conference For Future Leaders In Precision Public Health
DESCRIPTION:FREE virtual event!\nPresented by the Precision Public Health Network \nPoster Abstracts due September 1st\, 2023 \nFor direct link with more information and registration\, click here. \n2023 Theme: Applying Implementation Science to Precision Public Health\nNovember 9th: (10AM-5:30PM EST)\n\nPlenary Sessions by Dr. Bruce Korf and Dr. Rachel Shelton\nExpert Presentations by Dr. Nora Pashayan\, Dr. John Mathers\, Dr. Michael Kosorok\, Dr. Sarah Knerr\, Dr. Deborah Cragun\, and Dr. Stephanie Best\nVirtual Poster Session\n\nNovember 16th: (3PM-6PM EST)\n\nInteractive Workshop on Research Priorities for Precision Public Health
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/transdisciplinary-conference-for-future-leaders-in-precision-public-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T160000
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SUMMARY:Precision Medicine Research and Novel Clinical Offerings: Ensuring Equitable Impact Through Implementation Science
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Seminar Series theme: Science meets society at the intersection between precision medicine and justice\, equity\, and inclusion\nSeminar title: Precision Medicine Research and Novel Clinical Offerings: Ensuring Equitable Impact Through Implementation Science\nVirtual Event \nWednesday December 6th\, 2023\, 4:00pm-5:15pm \nRegister here \nEvent Details:\nSpeakers: Caitlin Allen\, PhD\, MPH\n                   Assistant Professor\, Medical University of South Carolina \n                   Elizabeth Mayer-Davis\, PhD\, RD\n                   Boshamer Distinguished Professor of Nutrition and Medicine\, UNC-Chapel Hill \nAs technologies and health interventions expand at a rapid rate in healthcare\, many providers and patients desire quick and efficient incorporation of these new offerings in to practice. The field of implementation science can be critical in studying the barriers and facilitators to bring options previously available only in the research realm to the clinic. The design and development of health interventions are increasingly informed by implementation science theories\, models\, and frameworks to emphasize diverse reach and improve adoption and increase health equity in underserved and marginalized communities. By testing new clinical offerings with implementation science methodologies\, we can improve the quality of health practices for all patients while promoting equity and inclusion and ensuring that the availability of novel clinical offerings does not exacerbate existing health disparities.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/precision-medicine-research-and-novel-clinical-offerings-ensuring-equitable-impact-through-implementation-science/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Carolina Seminars
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar for Continuing Education Credit: Integrating Germline Pharmacogenomic Testing into Oncology Care
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description\nPatients undergoing treatment for cancer utilize many medications that have relevant drug-gene interactions. The use of pharmacogenomic testing can assist with drug selection\, drug dosing\, and the development of personalized medication monitoring plans. Amber Cipriani\, PharmD\, BCOP\, will describe some common examples of drug-gene interactions relevant to oncology. She will also discuss current efforts to expand the use of pharmacogenomic testing into current clinical practice. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDiscuss examples of pharmacogenomic relationships for oncology medications\nIdentify resources to aid in interpretation and application of pharmacogenomic tests\nDescribe clinical workflows that integrate pharmacogenomic testing\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/live-webinar-for-continuing-education-credit-integrating-germline-pharmacogenomic-testing-into-oncology-care/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
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SUMMARY:Genetics-in-a-Day: Careers from the Bench to the Bedside
DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 23\, 2024\, 10am-2pm \nLocation: Mary Townes Science Building\, NCCU campus \nLunch provided with registration. \nThe UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care and North Carolina Central University present a 1-day workshop for undergraduate students.  The goals of the workshop are to 1) introduce NCCU undergraduate students to applications of genetics & genomics; 2) increase students’ awareness about potential careers in the field; and 3) highlight opportunities for internships and further training at UNC.  The 4-hour workshop will consist of concurrent breakout sessions featuring applications of genomics\, and during lunch\, students will have the opportunity to chat with career professionals in several related fields.  The workshop will wrap up with a joint session to discuss takeaways\, future training opportunities\, and Q&A with panelists from various careers.   \n  \nTENTATIVE AGENDA  \n1. Welcome & Introductions – 10:00-10:20am \nGreetings from:  \n    Dean of the College of Health & Sciences (NCCU) – Dr. Mohammad Ahmed  \n    Chair of the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (NCCU) – Dr. Veronica Nwosu  \n    Distinguished Professor & Director of PPMH (UNC) – Dr. Jonathan S. Berg  \nWorkshop overview – 10:20-10:30am \n  \n2. Breakout room interactive discussions (Round I) – 10:30-10:55am and 11:00-11:25am \n\n\n\n\nTopic Areas – Session I   \n\n\n Room #  \n\n\n Presenter(s)   \n\n\n\n\n Clinical Genetic Interpretation\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n Shruthi Mohan\n \n\n\n\n\n Genetics & the Law\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n Brenda Raddix-Smalls \n \n\n\n\n\n Computational Biology\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n Markia Smith \n \n\n\n\n\n Genes\, Health\, and Disease\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n Courtney Thaxton \n \n\n\n\n\n Community Engagement for Health Equity\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n Laura Milko \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n3. LUNCH: Open discussion with career professionals -11:30am – 12:15pm   \n\n\n\n\nCareer Fields   \n\n\n Lunch table career professional facilitator(s)   \n\n\n\n\n Genetic Counseling  (2) \n\n\n Julianne O’Daniel & Dara McDougal\n \n\n\n\n\n Grad students/Med students/Postdocs   \n\n\n Jahnelle Jackson & Essence Kendall\n \n\n\n\n\n Undergrad trainees   \n\n\n Justine Siew\n \n\n\n\n\n Clinician: Nephrology & Ethnic Disparities\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n Clinician: Epilepsy Neurogenetics\n \n\n\n Keisha Gibson & Senyene Hunter\n \n\n\n\n\n Epigenetics (Genes + Environment) \n \n\n\n Folami Ideraabdullah\n \n\n\n\n\n Genetic Epidemiology\n \n\n\n Jessica Hunter \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n4. Breakout room interactive discussions (Round II) – 12:15-12:40pm and 12:45-1:10pm \n\n\n\n\nTopic Areas – Session II   \n \n\n\n Room #  \n \n\n\n Presenter(s)   \n\n\n\n\n Genetic Diagnostics\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n Tirupapuliyur Damodaran\n \n\n\n\n\n AI & Genomics\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n Keriayn Smith \n \n\n\n\n\n Genetic Testing \n \n\n\n  \n\n\n Jenny Goldstein \n \n\n\n\n\n Clinical Genomic Research\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n Tam Sneddon\n \n\n\n\n\n Science Communication\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n Sabrina Powell \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n5. General Discussion\, Career Panel Q&A\, and training opportunities – 1:10-1:50pm\n \n6. Wrap-up – 1:50-2:00pm \n  \n  \nPRESENTERS AND FACILITATORS  \nMarkia Smith\, PhD. Computational biologist\, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research \nMarkia Smith is a computational biologist at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research\, driven by her overarching goal to directly impact and enhance clinical outcomes through omics analyses and Ethical\, Legal\, and Social Implications (ELSI). Leveraging her expertise in cancer genetics/genomics\, computational biology\, and epidemiology\, her current role involves determining the effects of genomic alterations and developing/discovering genomic determinants of response therapy. \nMarkia earned her PhD in Pathobiology and Translational Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, building upon her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Chinese Studies from the University of Delaware. Under the mentorship of Drs. Katherine A. Hoadley and Melissa A. Troester\, her research focused on employing integrative genomic approaches to investigate genetic and environmental determinants of cancer\, with a particular emphasis on understanding health disparities in historically marginalized populations. \nBeyond her scientific endeavors\, Markia is deeply committed to mentoring students in the STEM field\, especially within the realms of health and disability equity. Outside of her professional pursuits\, Markia is a passionate foodie\, traveler\, and avid lifter\, finding joy in exploring new cuisines\, cultures\, and fitness routines. \n  \nClick here to register.\nQuestions? Email precisionmedicine@med.unc.edu \n  \nDownload event flyer. \n \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/genetics-in-a-day-careers-from-the-bench-to-the-bedside/
LOCATION:Mary Townes Science Building\, NCCU campus\, 1900 Concord St\, Durham\, NC\, 27707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ensuring Fairness: At the Crossroads of Equity and Economic Considerations in Precision Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Seminar Series theme: Science meets society at the intersection between precision medicine and justice\, equity\, and inclusion\nSeminar title: Ensuring Fairness: At the Crossroads of Equity and Economic Considerations in Precision Medicine\nVirtual Event \nTuesday March 26th\, 2024\, 12:00pm-1:15pm \nRegister here \nEvent Details:\nFeatured Speaker: Kate Saylor\, PhD\n                                  Fellow\, Ethical\, Legal\, and Social Implications of Genetics and Genomics\n                                  Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania\n                   \nEfforts to expand access to genomic health and precision medicine have resulted in a proliferation of screening programs for healthy adult populations across the nation. Issues of fairness and equity abound in medicine and are a critical component of assessing implementation of these genomic health and precision medicine efforts. But how can programs such as genomic screening ensure equitable access within a healthcare system that is already characterized by massive health disparities and barriers to equitable access? When and how should cost-effectiveness be considered when designing screening programs and their offerings? How can cost-effectiveness models incorporate justice\, equity and inclusion? In this seminar session\, we will explore these questions and the overall relationship between equity and economic considerations in precision medicine.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/ensuring-fairness-at-the-crossroads-of-equity-and-economic-considerations-in-precision-medicine/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Carolina Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000
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SUMMARY:Confronting Bias in Medical Algorithms at UNC Health
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Seminar Series theme: Science meets society at the intersection between precision medicine and justice\, equity\, and inclusion\nSeminar title: Confronting Bias in Medical Algorithms at UNC Health\nIn-person Event \nWednesday April 17th\, 2024\, 12:00pm-1:15pm \nRegister here before April 14th\nTo place a lunch order\, please register by Friday\, April 12th! \nEvent Details:\nFeatured Speakers: Keisha L. Gibson\, MD\, MPH\n                                      Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics\n                                      Chief\, Pediatric Nephrology Division\, UNC School of Medicine \n                                   Jennifer Goralski\, MD\n                                      Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics\n                                      Division of Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine\n                                      Division of Pediatric Pulmonology\, UNC School of Medicine \n                                   Carl Seashore\, MD\n                                      Professor of Pediatrics\n                                      Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine\, UNC School of Medicine \nThis seminar features three UNC faculty who will offer their perspectives on bias in medical algorithms:\nDr. Gibson\, a nephrologist\, will discuss race corrections for estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).\nDr. Goralski\, Pulmonary/Critical Care\, will discuss bias in pulse oximeter and pulmonology function tests.\nDr. Seashore\, Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer for UNC Health\, will discuss how UNC Health is approaching Al for clinical use\, particularly when bias is “baked-in” to Epic@UNC.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/confronting-bias-in-medical-algorithms-at-unc-health/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Carolina Seminars,events
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Equity: Disability Inclusion in Precision Medicine Research
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Seminar Series theme: Science meets society at the intersection between precision medicine and justice\, equity\, and inclusion\nSeminar title: Unlocking Equity: Disability Inclusion in Precision Medicine Research\nVirtual Event \nFriday May 10th\, 2024\, 12:00pm-1:15pm \nRegister here \nEvent Details:\nFeatured Speakers: Megan Morris\, PhD\, MPH\n                                       Associate Professor\, University of Colorado\, Anschutz\n                                       Founder/ Director\, Disability Equity Collaborative \n                                   Kara Ayers\, PhD\n                                       Associate Director\, University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities \n                                       (UC UCEDD) \nDespite comprising about 27% of the US population\, the disability community has remained largely absent from diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in precision medicine and genomics research. Research suggests that individuals with disabilities are willing to participate in precision medicine research\, yet this group continues to be underrepresented. Reasons for this absence range from inaccessible research protocols (i.e. overly narrow inclusion and exclusion criteria) to the perception that it is too burdensome to recruit or accommodate disabled participants. Research can also be subject to ableism\, which discourages marginalized communities from potential research partnerships. If not designed and communicated in ways that respect the complexity and diversity of human genetic variation\, identities\, and experiences\, research risks reifying prejudices that marginalize those it hopes to benefit. This seminar will explore insights into various aspects of disability inclusion within precision medicine and genomics research with a lens on equity\, accessibility\, participation\, and justice.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/unlocking-equity-disability-inclusion-in-precision-medicine-research/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Carolina Seminars,events
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SUMMARY:Working Towards Justice and Genetic Health Literacy in Clinical Genomics
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Seminar Series theme: Science meets society at the intersection between precision medicine and justice\, equity\, and inclusion\nSeminar title: Working Towards Justice and Genetic Health Literacy in Clinical Genomics\nVirtual Event \nWednesday May 22nd\, 2024\, 11:00am-12:30pm \nRegister here \nEvent Details:\nFeatured Speakers: Dr. Janeth Sanchez\, PhD\, MPH\n                                       Program Director for Health Equity at National Institutes of Health \n                                   Dr. Janina Jeff\, PhD\, MS\n                                       Bioinformatics Scientist at Illumina\n                                       Host of In Those Genes Podcast \nJoin us for a seminar and panel about working towards justice & genetic health literacy in clinical genomics and the complexity of supporting informed decision making by members of vulnerable or marginalized groups.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/working-towards-justice-and-genetic-health-literacy-in-clinical-genomics/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Carolina Seminars,events
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SUMMARY:Research at UNC with All of Us Data – Getting Started (Workshop #1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:All Of Us is an NIH-supported research program that brings together academic institutions\, healthcare organizations\, and community partners to gain deeper insights into human health via data science. With an emphasis on representing diverse US populations\, AllOfUs provides access to clinical\, genetic\, wearables\, and personal survey data for over 250K patients in a secure\, cloud-hosted analytics environment known as the Researcher Workbench. By collecting such comprehensive health information into a single platform\, the program seeks to improve medical research and advance personalized medicine for all.   \nThe Raffield Lab\, TISLab\, and UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH) present a workshop series in fall 2024 to introduce researchers\, clinicians\, faculty\, staff\, and students at UNC to both the Researcher Workbench and All Of Us data. Join us to get acquainted this powerful resource and connect with colleagues with similar interests.  \n  \nWorkshop 1 – Thursday September 5\, 2024\, 11:30am-1:00pm; lunch provided. In-person. \n\n\nWhat is All of Us \n\n\nWhat data is available \n\n\nControlled vs. Registered tier \n\n\nData types & workspaces for each data type \n\n\n\n\nExample projects at UNC using All of Us data  \n\n\nDeveloping project ideas (hands-on) \n\n\nFinancing your All of Us research \n\n\nRecommended All of Us training to complete on your own before next workshop   \n\n\nWorkshop 2 – Thursday October 3\, 2024\, 12:00-3:00pm; lunch provided. In-person. \n\n\nHow to navigate data interfaces\, what kinds of questions can be asked\, limitations of data   \n\n\nCohort building  \n\n\nEHR language (SNOMED etc.)  \n\n\nCleaning data  \n\n\nProject presentations from researchers at UNC   \n\n\nEstablishing interest in working groups with other researchers at UNC  \n\n\nResources available \n\n\nWorkshop 3 – Thursday October 17\, 2024\, 11:00am-12:00pm. Virtual.\n\n\n\nWorking groups  \n\n\nOffice hours for project assistance  \n\n\nClick here to register for workshop 1 \nQuestions? Email sabrina_powell@med.unc.edu.  
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/event/research-at-unc-with-all-of-us-data-getting-started-workshop-1/
LOCATION:NC
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