The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is hosting a regional meeting in Brasilia, Brazil on May 15-16, 2024. The event, titled “Human Genomics for Health: Enhancing the Impact of Effective Research”, aims to promote the integration of genomics in clinical medicine and public health as well as strengthen genomics research in the Americas.
Genomics is an interdisciplinary field that studies an organism’s complete set of genes, including how genes function, interact with each other and with the environment. It offers valuable insights into various areas such as clinical care, food safety, and infection control. Genomics also plays a crucial role in the “One Health” approach.
The PAHO’s Science and Knowledge for Impact Unit (SK/EIH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the PAHO Brazil Country office, and the Ministry of Health, Brazil, are organizing this two-day meeting. The event will bring together representatives from PAHO Member States as well as regional experts and researchers working within the precision medicine ecosystem.
The World Health Organization Science Council has launched a program to promote equal access to genomics research and technologies for global health benefits. The goals of the regional meeting include raising awareness about this WHO Science Council report, sharing experiences and best practices in using genomic evidence to enhance precision medicine and public health strategies, identifying challenges and strategies for implementing genomics research in healthcare systems across Latin America and identifying opportunities for collaborations between scientists from different countries.
The meeting will be conducted in multiple languages – English, Spanish, and Portuguese – with simultaneous interpretation to facilitate effective communication among participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in genomics research and its impact on health outcomes across Latin America.
