G2MC 2023 Conference Speakers

G2MC 7th International Conference Speakers Keynote Speakers   |   Conference Speakers   |   Early Career Investigators   |   Organizing Committee Keynote Speakers Prof. Collet Dandara, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa Biography Collet Dandara is a Professor of Human Genetics, Principal Investigator of the Pharmacogenomics and Drug Metabolism Research Group at the University of Cape Town. From … Read more

G2MC Featured Early Career Investigator: Dr. Emma Magavern

G2MC News and Events G2MC Featured Early Career Investigator: Dr. Emma Magavern We’re excited to once again highlight our incredible Early Career Investigators (ECIs). Today we’re speaking with Dr. Emma Magavern, a physician specializing in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and General Internal Medicine. Recently, she’s been appointed as a National Institute for Health and Care … Read more

FHH Flagship Project: Ongoing Efforts and Collaborations

G2MC News and Events FHH Flagship Project: Ongoing Efforts and Collaborations The Family Health History (FHH) Flagship Project continues to meet monthly and has made significant strides toward its goals. Here’s a quick recap of recent developments: Manuscript Publication The project team is actively seeking funding to publish a manuscript detailing the 11-step process for … Read more

New G2MC FHH Pharmacogenomics Subgroup

G2MC News and Events New G2MC FHH Subgroup Looks to Explore the Integration of Pharmacogenomics in Family Health History Family medical history has proven indispensable in understanding rare diseases and informing clinical assessments for common conditions like coronary artery disease. Similarly, family history has been pivotal in elucidating genetic contributions to severe adverse drug reactions … Read more

2025 G2MC 8th International Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka

G2MC 8th International Conference POSTPONED – Dates To Be Confirmed Soon Colombo, Sri Lanka Facebook Twitter LinkedIn About the Event Collaboration Beyond Borders for Global Implementation of Genomic Medicine The Global Genomic Medicine Consortium (G2MC) 8th International Conference themed “Collaboration Beyond Borders for Global Implementation of Genomic Medicine” will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, … Read more

GGMC Announces New CEO and Celebrates Outgoing Leader

GGMC News and Events GGMC Announces New CEO and Celebrates Outgoing Leader The Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative (GGMC) is announcing a significant leadership transition. After dedicated service to our organization, Tejinder “Teji” K. Rakhra-Burris, our esteemed President & CEO, will step down from her role to embark on new endeavors. We are pleased to announce … Read more

Free Online Course – Interpreting Genomic Variation: Overcoming Challenges in Diverse Populations

G2MC News and Events Free Online Course – Interpreting Genomic Variation: Overcoming Challenges in Diverse Populations Join the team at Wellcome Connecting Science for a free online course Interpreting Genomic Variation: Overcoming Challenges in Diverse Populations. This course has been designed to support scientists in strengthening their knowledge of how to classify and interpret genomic … Read more

Family Health History (FHH): Diabetes Mellitus

Family Health History Diabetes Mellitus  Understanding family health history is a crucial step in assessing a person’s risk for diabetes and taking proactive measures towards prevention and early detection. Overview   |   FHH in Diabetes   |   Evidence   |   Tools & Resources   |   References Overview INTRODUCTION Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia because of insulin … Read more