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| Date: | 09.11.2006, 08:00h to 10.11.2006, 12:30h |
| Location: | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, Tennessee
USA Nashville, Tennessee USA |
| Keywords: | Genetic testing/counselling - Genetic research/engineering - Genome analysis - Health care system/Health policy - Disease |
| Details: | Statement of Purpose Innovations in genetics and genomic research are influencing health risk assessment, treatment options and disease prevention strategies. New knowledge based on the interactions of genetics with environmental and behavioral risk factors has resulted in expanded opportunities to understand and prevent common conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. As genomics further permeates medicine and public health, there is a growing need for genetic counselors to have expertise in both genomics and public health to help consumers and practitioners comprehend the implications of genomics in practice. The demand for genomics expertise in public health settings also provides new opportunities for expanding the practice of genetic counselors beyond individuals and families to the general population. For example, public health genomics is moving from the realm of newborn screening, education and providing or funding care for vulnerable and underserved communities, to dealing with family history as a populationbased genomic tool and incorporating genomics into chronic disease services and programs. Policies such as genetic nondiscrimination legislation and newborn screening expansion mandates also are affecting the practice of genetic counseling. Technological advances and the elucidation of the associated benefits and harms is another important part of public health genomics and genetic counseling. To be maximally effective, genetic counselors must begin to strengthen their knowledge of public health principles, policy and practice. This short course will utilize plenary sessions, panel discussions and small group activities to provide examples for using public health principles in the genetic service delivery system, introduce the relevance of genomics to public health, discuss policy development and explore ways in which genetic counselors can contribute to improving the health of populations. Learning Objectives After completing this short course, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the public health core functions ? assessment, assurance and policy development ? and their relevance to genomics. 2. Recognize the relevance and applicability of genetic service delivery to public health and vice versa. 3. Appreciate the process of policy development and the implications for genetics professionals. |
| Organizer: | National Society of Genetic Councelors, Inc. (NSGC) |
| Contact: | Address: National Society of Genetic Councelors, Inc. 401 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60611 USA Tel: +1 - 312 - 3 21 68 34 Fax: +1 - 312 - 6 73 69 72 Email: nsgc@nsgc.org |
| Webpage: | http://www.nsgc.org/conferences/2006/sc06.cfm |
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