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All About the International HundredK+ Cohorts Consortium (IHCC)

G2MC News and Events All About the International HundredK+ Cohorts Consortium (IHCC) Many members of G2MC are familiar with or involved in the activities of the International HundredK+ Cohorts Consortium (IHCC). Others have likely heard the acronym but are unsure how it is tied to the G2MC organization and what its purpose is. IHCC is … Read more

Save the Date – G2MC International Conference Scheduled for 2021

G2MC News and Events Save the Date – G2MC International Conference Scheduled for 2021 A note from G2MC and Planning Committee Co-Chairs: Thank you to all who participated in the G2MC Virtual International Conference held on May 6-8, 2020.  Because of your engagement, the conference was a ‘virtual’ success as the online modality enabled the … Read more

Genomic Education – Updates from Sri Lanka

G2MC News and Events Genomic Education – Updates from Sri Lanka Compiled by Dr. Nirmala Sirisena, Senior Lecturer/Clinical Geneticist, Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka A Pre-Congress Virtual Workshop on “Clinical Genomics for Medical Practitioners” which was jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Medical Association and the Human Genetics Society … Read more

5th Global Genomic Medicine Conference – a “Virtual” Success

G2MC News and Events 5th Global Genomic Medicine Conference – a “Virtual” Success In May 2020, G2MC held its 5th Global Genomic Medicine Conference, virtually. The conference was originally planned to take place in Santiago, Chile, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the G2MC leadership team made the decision to hold an abbreviated virtual conference … Read more

Announcing New G2MC Young Investigator Subcommittee

G2MC News and Events Announcing New G2MC Young Investigator Subcommittee G2MC leadership is excited to announce the formation of a Young Investigator Subcommittee. Since the formation of G2MC, young investigators in the field of genomic medicine have made significant contributions to the organization’s mission and efforts. The enthusiasm that this group brings to the organization … Read more

IHCC and Wellcome Trust Release COVID-19 Questionnaire

IHCC News and Events IHCC and Wellcome Trust Release COVID-19 Questionnaire IHCC has partnered with Wellcome Trust to develop a COVID-19 Questionnaire that will allow countries to assess the impact of the pandemic on individuals and households. While researchers across the world are rushing to develop a vaccine and governments are battling to slow the … Read more

G2MC Flagship Projects Updates

G2MC News and Events G2MC Flagship Projects Updates G2MC Flagship Projects are formed to address implementation and pragmatic clinical trial design of evidence-based genomic medicine, with a focus on underserved settings.  Flagship Projects operate independently, but their efforts are supported by the G2MC Working Groups. Currently, three main projects are underway or in development.  Continue … Read more

Latest from the G2MC Working Groups

G2MC News and Events Latest from the G2MC Working Groups G2MC Working Groups were formed to focus on specific initiatives critical to advancing the G2MC mission while supporting the activities of developing G2MC Flagship Projects. Continue reading for the latest updates on working group activities, including takeaways from the 5th Global Genomic Medicine Virtual Conference … Read more

Thousands of people will help scientists to track the long-term health effects of the coronavirus crisis

IHCC News and Events Thousands of people will help scientists to track the long-term health effects of the coronavirus crisis Cohort studies that follow populations over the years have quickly pivoted to trace the physical, mental, and social consequences of COVID-19. The following article published in the scientific journal Nature highlights the involvement of IHCC … Read more