The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is hosting a regional meeting on “Human Genomics for Health: Enhancing the Impact of Effective Research” in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 15-16, 2024. This event 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 provides valuable insights into various areas such as clinical care, food safety, and infection control. The “One Health” approach also plays a crucial role in genomics.
The 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, is 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 WHO 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 in Brasilia include raising awareness about the 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, and creating opportunities for collaborations.
The meeting will be conducted in multiple languages – English, Spanish