The Program
Individualizing Medicine 2014: From Promise to Practice focuses on how to translate the promise of genomic medicine to your practice. Expert speakers, focused breakout sessions, real-life case studies and a poster session provide opportunities to discover and discuss emerging topics in applied genomics.
Why attend
- Learn about the latest findings in genomics and how to apply them to your practice
- Learn practical applications for integrating genomics and pharmacogenomics to individualize patient care
- Discuss strategies to overcome obstacles of implementing genomic sequencing for patient care
- Discuss how to disseminate genomic information to patients through an ethical, legal and regulatory framework
- Network with professionals in your field
- Share your clinical case studies and research
Who Should Attend
- Physicians
- Clinician-researchers and scientists
- Genetic counselors
- Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Laboratory medicine professionals
- Bioinformaticians, medical informaticians and information technology professionals
- Pharmacists
- Bioethicists
- Pathologists
Pre- and Post-Conference Opportunities
Designed with the busy provider in mind, our pre-and post-conference courses provide a range of educational opportunities from a general background in genomic medicine to in-depth discussions about the microbiome, epigenomics, pharmacogenomics and more. See details
Speakers
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Michael J. Ackerman, M.D., Ph.D. Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic
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Judy C. Boughey, M.D. Consultant, Division of Subspecialty General Surgery, Mayo Clinic
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Lon Cardon, Ph.D. Head of Alternative Discovery and Development, GlaxoSmithKline
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Ceci Connolly Managing Director, Health Research Institute, PwC
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Patrick Geraghty Chairman of the Board and CEO, Florida Blue
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Matthew P. Goetz, M.D. Consultant, Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic
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Michael Kolodziej, M.D. National Medical Director for Oncology Solutions, Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Aetna
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Lawrence J. Lesko, Ph.D., F.C.P. Clinical Professor and Director, Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology, University of Florida
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Munir Pirmohamed, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D. David Weatherall Chair in Medicine, University of Liverpool
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Dan M. Roden, M.D. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Personalized Medicine and Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Kelly K. Wix, Pharm.D., R.Ph. Pharmacist Informaticist, Mayo Clinic
- See speakers page for more
Buzz
"It was an example of how a conference should be organized. The speakers were top of the line and covered each topic in detail, and attendees were well taken care of."— Individualizing Medicine attendee
"Thoroughly impressed with the conference and the ability to span so many different topics, yet keep everything flowing so nicely."— Individualizing Medicine attendee
"Superbly organized with well-chosen speakers, very good opportunities for audience comments and questions, and especially well-paced — no dull moments, yet not too much information too fast."— Stephen P. Hersh, M.D., Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University
Individualizing Medicine 2014: From Promise to Practice will be held at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn. Blocks of rooms have been reserved at several nearby hotels. See details on travel and lodging.
Location
Collaborating Partner
Supporters
- Satter Family Foundation
Contact
For more information about Individualizing Medicine 2014: From Promise to Practice, contact:
- Chris R. Schad
- 507-293-0408
- Email: imconference@mayo.edu