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University of Colombo Introduces Training Program in Clinical Genetics for Non-Geneticist Medical Professionals

2024-08-252022-02-15 by Meredith

G2MC News and Events University of Colombo Introduces Training Program in Clinical Genetics for Non-Geneticist Medical Professionals Read below to learn how the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka is educating local medical professionals on core concepts in clinical genetics and genomics and their applications in medicine and healthcare. With a view to … Read more

Family Health History: Exciting Initiatives Continue Into 2022

2024-08-252022-01-31 by Meredith

G2MC News and Events Family Health History: Exciting Initiatives Continue Into 2022 The Family Health History (FHH) Flagship Project team is starting 2022 by continuing efforts on two major initiatives. The first is an FHH app pilot between healthcare providers in Nepal and the University of Michigan Medical Genetics. A needs assessment survey will be … Read more

Featured G2MC Flagship Project: Genomic Medicine Clinics for Rare Genetic Disorders

2024-08-252022-01-25 by Meredith

G2MC News and Events Featured G2MC Flagship Project: Genomic Medicine Clinics for Rare Genetic Disorders The G2MC flagship project on Genomic Medicine Clinics for Rare Genetic Disorders is aimed at promoting implementation of Genomic Medicine in Low Middle Income Countries (LMICs). The partners in this project consist of 17 clinics in LMICs, the University of … Read more

University Del Desarrollo Offering First Online Genetic Counseling Diploma Course in Chile

2024-08-252022-01-24 by Meredith

G2MC News and Events University Del Desarrollo Offering First Online Genetic Counseling Diploma Course in Chile The University del Desarrollo is excited to offer the first online genetic counseling diploma course in Chile – filling a long-overlooked gap in healthcare in Chile and Latin America. The diploma will provide basic skills in genetics and genetic … Read more

G2MC Board of Directors Leadership Change in 2022

2024-08-252022-01-10 by Meredith

G2MC News and Events G2MC Board of Directors Leadership Change in 2022 We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Officers on the Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative Board of Directors (BoD) in the positions of Chair and Treasurer. Effective December 31, 2021, Prof. Vajira H.W. Dissanayake assumed the role of Chair and Peter … Read more

G2MC Young Investigator Award Winners and Book Selections

2024-08-252021-11-04 by Meredith

G2MC News and Events G2MC Young Investigator Award Winners and Book Selections Young Investigators (YIs) have always contributed to the efforts and mission of G2MC. The Young Investigator Sub-Committee was established to engage and incorporate YIs in G2MC efforts and to identify areas where the group can uniquely contribute to the advancement of the G2MC … Read more

G2MC Featured Young Investigator: Dr. Nafeesa Noordeen

2024-08-252021-06-17 by Meredith

G2MC News and Events G2MC Featured Young Investigator: Dr. Nafeesa Noordeen Dr. Nafeesa Noordeen, a member of the G2MC Young Investigator Subcommittee, is originally from Sri Lanka. Her work is primarily at the Human Genetics Institute at the University of Colombo, where she teaches a Master’s course in Molecular Pathology to medical doctors and scientists, with … Read more

Genome-informed drug use for cardiovascular diseases in the UAE: The first prospective PGx clinical study in the Middle East and SE Asia

2024-08-252021-05-29 by Meredith

G2MC News and Events Genome-informed drug use for cardiovascular diseases in the UAE: The first prospective PGx clinical study in the Middle East and SE Asia Pharmacogenomics (PGx) aims to reduce the ‘trial and error’ prescribing, leading to more efficacious, safer and cost-effective drug therapies. One of the most prominent applications is in cardiovascular diseases … Read more

Family Health History Flagship Project Update

2024-08-252021-05-20 by Meredith

G2MC News and Events Family Health History Flagship Project Update Read below for the latest update from the G2MC Family Health History (FHH) Flagship Project group. Members of the G2MC Family Health History Flagship Project comprise mostly of healthcare providers who come from all parts of the world. As a group we have learned that … Read more

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