Virtual seminar series on human genomics for health
The Science and Knowledge for Impact Unit (SK/EIH) of PAHO invites you to participate in this series of virtual seminars on topics related to human genomics for health.
This second session was focused on the importance of regional collaboration to maximize the impact of research in personalized medicine in oncology, promoting innovative and equitable health solutions across the Americas.
The webinar was held on Thursday, February 6 2025 and English - Spanish translation was available.
- To promote regional collaboration to optimize the impact of research in personalized medicine in oncology.
- To make known innovative and equitable health solutions about genomics across the Americas.
Opening Session
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Ludovic Reveiz, Science and Knowledge for Impact Unit, Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health Department (PAHO)
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Mauricio Antonio Maza Segura, Cancer Prevention and Control (PAHO)
Population Contribution and Ancestries in Breast Cancer Risk Development
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Laura Fejerman, Women’s Cancer Research and Care Program - University of California, Davis, USA
Building Research and Collaboration Networks in Oncology across Latin America
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Carlos H. Barrios, Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG), Brazil
CLICAP: Integrating Lung Cancer Genomics in Latin America
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Andrés F. Cardona, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo Cancer Treatment and Research Center (CTIC), Colombia
The Duffy Antigen as an Experience in Personalized Medicine
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Lucy Godley, Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center, USA
Discussion (Q&A)
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Iscia Lopes-Cendes, Chair and Member of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Genomics (TAG-G)
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Alejandro Ruiz, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo Cancer Treatment and Research Center (CTIC), Colombia.