In this track, we explore how genomics drives disease classification and diagnosis.

Our Keynote, Ian Cree (World Health Organization) leads the WHO efforts for disease classification that are a worldwide standard for diagnosis. He will describe the application of genomics to classify cancers. 

Kojo Elenitoba-Johnson (University of Pennsylvania) leads the precision medicine program and is closely involved in genomic testing approaches. He will discuss genomic testing in the age of COVID-19.

Amy Zitiello (VP and Medical Director, Avalon Healthcare) will speak about genomic testing from the health insurance payor’s perspective and the different challenges that face the adoption of genomic testing in clinical practice. 

Each talk will be followed by Q&A.