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Pharmacogenomics Virtual Summit Series

The AMA (American Medical Association) and ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) are committed to exploring the potential of pharmacogenomics-based selection, dosing and monitoring of medications to improve health outcomes. To further clinicians’ understanding of this emerging area of medicine, the AMA and ASHP are developing an informative series of virtually convened and facilitated webinars … Continued

DNA Day Outreach grant funded

North Carolina DNA Day is an outreach event where scientists from NC’s leading research universities and institutions visit over 100 high schools statewide to present interactive, hands-on lessons about genetics, genomics, biotechnology, and the role of science in public health. In addition, scientist ambassadors discuss their own ongoing research with students and share exciting career … Continued

PPMH Hosts Career Explorations in Genomic Medicine Research program

PPMH is offering a summer program encouraging diverse undergraduate students to explore the breadth of careers in genomic medicine research. Students will have the opportunity to attend conversations with professionals working in clinical care, basic science research, informatics, and ELSI (ethical, legal, and social issues). The conversations will be recorded and released as a podcast … Continued

UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH) announces pilot grant awardees

In February 2020, the PPMH matched funds from the NC TraCS $5-$50K Pilot Program for six principal investigators in the UNC School of Medicine who proposed projects that would generate evidence for implementation of precision medicine approaches in the UNC Health system and beyond.

Realizing the Full Potential of Health for All Through Genomics and Precision Health: A Discussion with the National Academies Genomics Roundtable

The Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health will host a community open house as an ancillary event to the American Society of Human Genetics 2021 Annual Meeting. Speakers will provide remarks on the Roundtable’s vision of realizing the full potential of health for all through genomics and explore how equity can enable adoption and innovation. … Continued

Pharmacogenomics and Decision Support in the EHR | Mini-symposium and Forum | October 27, 2021

Join the UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Healthcare (PPMH) for Precision Health @UNC: Pharmacogenomics and Decision Support in the EHR, a virtual mini-symposium on Wednesday October 27th from 1:00 to 3:00pm. At this interactive event, you will engage in discussion with leading Precision Medicine researchers at UNC. Presenters will explore mechanisms for predicting how … Continued

Precision Medicine Approaches to Addressing Social Determinants of Health | Mini-symposium and Forum | June 30, 2021

Join the UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Healthcare (PPMH) for Precision Health @UNC: Precision Medicine Approaches to Addressing Social Determinants of Health, a virtual mini-symposium on Wednesday June 30th from 1:00 to 2:45pm. At this interactive event, you will engage in discussion with leading Precision Medicine researchers at UNC. Presenters will explore the complex … Continued

Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Week

Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Week June 7 – June 11, 2021 Panel Discussions, Webinars, Twitter Chats, and Q&As Monday, June 7: Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing Tuesday, June 8: Pharmacogenomics Wednesday, June 9: Inclusive Genetics Thursday, June 10: Cancer Genomics Friday, June 11: Rare Diseases For more information, visit the NHGRI program website.

Age-Based Genomic Screening Community Research Board Meeting | Thursday February 4, 2021

The Community Research Board for the Age-Based Genomic Screening Program will meet on Thursday February 4, 2021.

Health Disparities and Precision Medicine Mini-symposium and Forum | December 9, 2020 | 1:30pm

  Join the UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Healthcare (PPMH) for Precision Health @UNC: Health Disparities and Precision Medicine, a virtual mini-symposium on December 9th from 1:30 to 3:00pm. At this interactive event, you will engage in discussion with leading Precision Medicine researchers at UNC. Presenters will include Victoria Bae-Jump MD/PhD, Sam Cykert MD, … Continued

Human Nature: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion

Event synopsis: Human Nature: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion A breakthrough technique called CRISPR has given us unprecedented control over the basic building blocks of life. It opens the door to curing diseases, reshaping the biosphere, and designing our own children. Human Nature is a provocative exploration of CRISPR’s far-reaching implications, through the eyes of … Continued

PRECISION HEALTH @UNC Mini-symposium and Forum | August 12, 2020 | 1:30pm

  Join the UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Healthcare (PPMH) for Precision Health @UNC, a virtual mini-symposium on August 12th from 1:30 to 3:00pm. At these interactive events, you will engage in discussion with leading Precision Medicine researchers at UNC. August 12th presenters will include Rick Stouffer MD, Amber Cipriani PharmD, Billy Kim MD, … Continued