CDC Public Health Genomics Seminar

Co-Sponsors

Office of Public Health Genomics, Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office of Advanced Molecular Detection, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emerging Roles of Human and Pathogen Genomics in
Public Health Practice

January 29, 2018, 10:00-11:30 am EST
CDC Chamblee Campus, Building 107, 3rd Floor, Room 3A

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Conference ID: 4390261

Public Health Genomics: A Lot Has Happened in 20 Years!

Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD
Director, Office of Public Health Genomics, Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The CDC Advanced Molecular Detection Program: Progress and Opportunities

Gregory Armstrong, MD
Director, Office of Advanced Molecular Detection, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Advances in genomics, bioinformatics and other technologies are ushering a new era of precision medicine and precision public health. Human genome sequencing is increasingly used in a variety of health systems in the United States and globally. Pathogen genomic sequencing is been rapidly integrated into clinical and public health research and practice. In this seminar, the speakers will explore how advances in human and pathogen genomics have impacted public health research, policy and programs. The speakers will review CDC activities in the field and discuss challenges and opportunities for the near future.