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