Global Conference 2012 | The Human Genome: A User's Guide
Panel Detail:
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
The Human Genome: A User's Guide
Speakers:
Gwen Darien,
Director, The Pathways Project; Board Member, Education Network to Advance Cancer Clinical Trials (ENACCT)
George Fisher,
Associate Professor of Medical Oncology and Director of Cancer Clinical Trials, Stanford University
Caroline Lieber,
Director, Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics, Sarah Lawrence College
Chris Varma,
President and CEO, Blueprint Medicines
Moderator:
Margaret Anderson, Executive Director, FasterCures / The Center for Accelerating Medical Solutions
Now that we've successfully decoded the human genome, how will we use that knowledge going forward? This session will explore the impact of genes on health and disease; our capacity to detect and act on clinically significant genomic information; the relevance of genetics to personalized medicine, genomics and public health; industry developments; and the relationships between genetic information and personal choice. Panelists will unravel the mysteries of the human genome and practical ways to use this information.
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