Watch Mini Med School 2010 Sessions
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Human Genomics: What You Need to Know
Presented by Dr. Samuel Aparicio, Nan & Lorraine Robertson Chair, Breast Cancer Research, UBC & BC Cancer Agency; Canada Research Chair, Molecular Oncology; Professor, Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, UBC. | Dr. Cornelius (Neal) Boerkoel, Clinician Scientist, Genetics & Health, CFRI; Associate Professor, Dept. of Medical Genetics, UBC; Director, Undiagnosed Diseases Program Laboratory, NIH. | Watch here.
Genomics and Medicine: Should You Be Afraid?
Ethical issues & health care challenges related to genomics. Presented by Dr. Anita Ho, Assistant Professor, Centre for Applied Ethics, UBC; Director, Ethics Services, Providence Health. | Shelin Adam, Genetic Counsellor & Researcher, BC Clinical Genomics Network; Coordinator, BC Clinical Genomics Network. | Nancy Makela, Research Nurse, Dept. of Medical Genetics, UBC; Research Nurse, WHRI. | Watch here.
A Genomics Revolution: Personalized Medicine
Genetics & adverse drug reactions, screening for treatable diseases in the genomic age, and is personalized medicine worth the cost? Presented by Dr. Colin Ross, Scientist, Dept. of Medical Genetics, UBC. | Dr. Clara van Karnebeek, Clinical Fellow, Biochemical Genetics, BC Children's. | Dr. Carlo Marra, Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC; Canada Research Chair, Pharmaceutical Outcomes. | Watch here.
Metagenomics: The Microbes in You
Presented by Dr. Robert Holt, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Psychiatry, UBC; Senior Scientist, Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer. | Dr. Patrick Tang, Clinical Asst. Prof., Dept. of Pathology/Lab Med., UBC; Medical Microbiologist & Head, Tuberculosis Lab & Molecular Services, BCCDC. | Dr. Stuart Turvey, Clinician Scientist & Co-Director, Immunity in Health & Disease, CFRI; Associate Prof., Dept. of Pediatrics, UBC. | Watch here.
Now That I Know, What Should I Do? Up Close and Personal With Genetic Counsellors
Genetic inheritance & sensitive issues in genetic testing. Presented by Christele du Souich, Clinical Investigator, Genetics & Health, CFRI; Genetic Counsellor, Dept. of Medical Genetics, BC Children's Hospital; Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medical Genetics, UBC. | Susan Creighton, Genetic Counsellor, Dept. of Medical Genetics, BC Children's Hospital; Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medical Genetics, UBC. | Watch here.
The Great Debate: Buying Genetic Tests on the Web
Presented by Dr. Tracy Tucker, Fellow, Clinical Molecular Genetics, BC Children's Hospital. | Dr. Millan Patel, Associate Clinician Scientist, Genetics & Health, CFRI; Clinical Assistant Prof., Dept. of Medical Genetics, UBC. | Dr. Sylvie Langlois, Clinical Investigator, Genetics & Health, CFRI; Prof., Dept. of Medical Genetics & Director, Residency Training Program, Medical Genetics, UBC. | Watch here.
