Interested in learning about the intersection of public health and genetics? Want to understand the role of geneticists in public health? From May 15-19, Public Health Genetics and Genomics Week will be held to raise awareness and to celebrate the field of public health genetics. To showcase the role geneticist play in public health, we will be holding a conversation with two geneticists about the role of public health genetics and genomics on May 17 at 7 PM ET!

Moderator:

Megan Lyon, MPH

Co-Project Director

National Coordinating Center for the Regional Genetics Networks (NCC)

Presenters:

Joann N. Bodurtha MD, MPH, FAAP, FACMG

Professor of Genetic Medicine, Pediatrics and Oncology

McKusick-Nathans Dept.  of Genetic Medicine

NYMAC Co-Project Director

Kaitlyn Bloom, PhD, FACMG

Research Scientist

Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh