Genomic Medicine XV: Session 3 - Logistics of population screening
Channel: National Human Genome Research Institute
Date: 2023-12-18

On November 8-9, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.

This meeting discussed the current state of population genomic screening in the U.S., as well as barriers and opportunities for expanded population screening, impact on clinical practice and outcomes, various genomic screening technologies and costs, and evidence gaps that may inform future research directions.

Agenda: https://www.genome.gov/GM15

Chapters:
0:00 - Introductions (Carol Bult)
0:27 - Opening the Flood Gate of Results, are we ready, and how will we handle this in Health Care? (Mylynda Massart)
12:14 - Whom to screen when and how (Peter Kraft)
24:05 - Addressing the challenges of genomic screening in populations underrepresented in genomic databases (April Adams)
42:57 - Provider training and patient education: needs and opportunities (Kelly East)
1:03:01 - Discussion