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2025 G2MC 8th International Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka

G2MC 8th International Conference Registration Coming Soon March 31 – April 03, 2025 | 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 hosted in … 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

Family Health History (FHH): Vision of the Future

Family Health History Vision of the Future Revolutionizing how family health history data may be collected, stored, and accessed. Together, the FHH subgroup is exploring how this family-centric model may be used or modified. Future Model of Family Health History With multiple stakeholders all collecting and storing FHH data separately, the most efficient model would … Read more

Family Health History (FHH) Future Direction

Family Health History Future Direction G2MC’s Family Health History (FHH) Flagship Project aims to integrate family health history into clinical practice in all parts of the world. Learn how FHH members are working together to meet this challenge.  Integrating Family Health History Into Clinical Practice During the G2MC 7th International Conference, held in October 2023 in Geneva, … Read more

John Wong

John Wong, M.B.B.S. Steering Committee, G2MC Isabel Chan Professor in Medical Sciences, Senior Vice President (Health Innovation and Translation) Affairs, National University of Singapore, Senior Advisor, National University Health System, Singapore Prof. Wong is actively involved in the development of Biomedical Sciences as a key pillar of Singapore’s economy, as well as the development of Singapore’s first … Read more

Christina (Christy) Tise

Christina (Christy) Tise, MD, PhD Steering Committee, G2MC Medical Genetics Fellow, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University Growing up, Christy had a strong interest in plants and horticulture which landed her at Virginia Tech where she studied Biochemistry. Her interest in plants grew into a love of plant genetics which further evolved into a passion … Read more

Meow-Keong (MK) Thong

Prof. Meow-Keong (MK) Thong, MD Steering Committee, G2MC Head, Genetics & Metabolism Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Head, Genetic Medicine Unit, University of Malaya Medical Centre, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Professor Dr THONG Meow Keong studied medicine and trained in Paediatrics at the University of Malaya. … Read more