Personal Genomics Workshop
December 17-18, 2008
Bethesda North Marriott, Bethesda, Maryland
Purpose
This 2-day workshop, cosponsored by CDC and NIH, explored the type of scientific foundation that is crucially needed to make the promise of personal genomics a reality. The workshop participants examined how the integration of genomics into personalized health can follow an evidence-based process. The process for using genomic applications in personalized healthcare (e.g. pharmacogenomics, early detection markers, testing in clinical trials) was discussed.
A multidisciplinary working group reviewed and discussed the scientific basis for using genomic profiles in risk assessment and disease prevention, identified gaps in knowledge, and explored how those gaps in our knowledge base can be filled through research. The participants addressed –from consumer and provider perspectives–the scientific information needed to evaluate and interpret results of genomic profiles and their added value to promote health and prevent common diseases compared to traditional nongenetic approaches. A published peer-reviewed paper will summarize the discussion and recommendations for a multidisciplinary research agenda. This paper will be used to disseminate the information to providers and consumers.
Agenda and Presentations
For more information about the Workshop agenda and presentations, contact Sheri Schully, Ph.D.
Meeting Folder Materials
- View participant list
- Letting the Genome out of the Bottle- Will We Get Our Wish?
- A Critical Appraisal of the Scientific Basis of Commercial Genomic Profiles Used to Assess Health Risks and Personalize Health Interventions
- The Genome Gets Personal- Almost
- Genomic Profiles for Disease Risk: Predictive or Premature?
- Putting science over supposition in the arena of personalized genomics
- Personal Genomics and Industry Standards: Scientific Validity (statement assembled by the Personalized Medicine Coalition)