Publication: A population study of clinically actionable genetic variation affecting drug response from the Middle East

G2MC News and Events Publication: A population study of clinically actionable genetic variation affecting drug response from the Middle East Implementation is lagging in many parts of the world, including the Middle East, mainly due to the lack of data on the distribution of actionable pharmacogenomic variations. From the Qatar Genome Research Consortium, this comprehensive … Read more

Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative – Organizational Growth and Change

G2MC News and Events Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative – Organizational Growth and Change The Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative is pleased to share the structural and branding changes happening with the organization as a result of the organization’s growth and opportunities to expand our reach in the genomic medicine arena.  A “collaborative” organization is one that … Read more

G2MC Featured Young Investigator: Dr. Oluwafemi G. Oluwole

G2MC News and Events G2MC Featured Young Investigator: Dr. Oluwafemi G. Oluwole Dr. Oluwafemi G. Oluwole is a Research Fellow and Academic Instructor at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, as well as a member of the G2MC Young Investigator Subcommittee. He works with a community of medical scientists interested in genomic medicine, while … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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