Public Health Genetics and Genomics

Genetics and genomics are increasingly important in disease prevention, surveillance and population-health planning. This session explores genomic epidemiology, genetic screening, precision public health, pathogen genomics, molecular surveillance and the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic technologies.

Abstract Scope and Participation

Submissions may address genetic risk, population screening, genomic data, pathogen sequencing, precision prevention, policy and ethics. Geneticists, laboratory scientists, epidemiologists, clinicians, bioinformaticians, researchers, public-health professionals and policymakers are invited to participate.