CT Legislative Forum on DNA Testing and Genomic Medicine
Topics:
- How are genetic tests, genomic medicine and precision medicine changing the landscape of healthcare?
- How can healthcare professionals ensure equal access, treatment, privacy and safety for patients’ health and health data using genomic and precision medicine?
- What are best practices, if any?
- What role does the state have in the ethical, legal, and social implications of testing and genomic and precision medicine?
Panels:
- Researchers from Yale, UConn, The Jackson Laboratory
- Clinicians from UConn/UCH, Hartford Healthcare and others
- Patients and Consumers
- Representatives of genetic testing companies including 23andMe and SEMA4
- Genetic Counselors from My Gene Counsel and others
- Payor organizations including Anthem, CIGNA and DSS
- Health Data Managers from Office of Health Strategy, YNHH and UCONN Health
- Experts on the bioethics of testing
Who should attend:
- Researchers and practitioners who use DNA testing as part of their practice
- Patients and consumers who want more information about DNA testing as it relates to their healthcare
- Students who are interested in the field
- Payor and health data professionals
- Social scientists and other professionals of the biosciences
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Free: Free visitor parking
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