5th Global Genomic Medicine Conference – a “Virtual” Success

G2MC News and Events 5th Global Genomic Medicine Conference – a “Virtual” Success In May 2020, G2MC held its 5th Global Genomic Medicine Conference, virtually. The conference was originally planned to take place in Santiago, Chile, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the G2MC leadership team made the decision to hold an abbreviated virtual conference … Read more

Announcing New G2MC Young Investigator Subcommittee

G2MC News and Events Announcing New G2MC Young Investigator Subcommittee G2MC leadership is excited to announce the formation of a Young Investigator Subcommittee. Since the formation of G2MC, young investigators in the field of genomic medicine have made significant contributions to the organization’s mission and efforts. The enthusiasm that this group brings to the organization … Read more

IHCC and Wellcome Trust Release COVID-19 Questionnaire

IHCC News and Events IHCC and Wellcome Trust Release COVID-19 Questionnaire IHCC has partnered with Wellcome Trust to develop a COVID-19 Questionnaire that will allow countries to assess the impact of the pandemic on individuals and households. While researchers across the world are rushing to develop a vaccine and governments are battling to slow the … Read more

G2MC Flagship Projects Updates

G2MC News and Events G2MC Flagship Projects Updates G2MC Flagship Projects are formed to address implementation and pragmatic clinical trial design of evidence-based genomic medicine, with a focus on underserved settings.  Flagship Projects operate independently, but their efforts are supported by the G2MC Working Groups. Currently, three main projects are underway or in development.  Continue … Read more

Latest from the G2MC Working Groups

G2MC News and Events Latest from the G2MC Working Groups G2MC Working Groups were formed to focus on specific initiatives critical to advancing the G2MC mission while supporting the activities of developing G2MC Flagship Projects. Continue reading for the latest updates on working group activities, including takeaways from the 5th Global Genomic Medicine Virtual Conference … Read more

Thousands of people will help scientists to track the long-term health effects of the coronavirus crisis

IHCC News and Events Thousands of people will help scientists to track the long-term health effects of the coronavirus crisis Cohort studies that follow populations over the years have quickly pivoted to trace the physical, mental, and social consequences of COVID-19. The following article published in the scientific journal Nature highlights the involvement of IHCC … Read more

2020 G2MC 5th International Conference, Virtual

G2MC 5th International Conference May 6 – May 8, 2020 Virtual Meeting Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The G2MC Virtual Conference has concluded. A huge thanks to our sponsors, organizing partners, planning committee, speakers, and attendees for making this a successful event! Conference materials are posted below. About the Event G2MC held its 5th Global Genomic Medicine … Read more

Leapfrogging with Genomic Data Workstream

G2MC News and Events Leapfrogging with Genomic Data Workstream Genomic and genetic data – the digitized record of a person’s DNA – is an especially sensitive form of human health data, and its collection and use support the scientific research and improved diagnostics and treatments that underscore precision medicine. Genomic and genetic data collection is … Read more

5th G2MC Conference Update: Moving Forward Virtually

G2MC News and Events 5th G2MC Conference Update: Moving Forward Virtually In recent months, the global effort to treat and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus has left individuals, communities and countries facing unforeseen hardships and forced to adjust to an alternate way of life. While the pandemic has caused the cancellation of conferences … Read more