The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.

The lecture series is co-sponsored by institutes at the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities) and the Office of Minority Health at the Food and Drug Administration.

Live Webcast - June 25, 2020

Jun 25, 2020, 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Online

Tuesday, June 25, 2020, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Subtype-specific Breast Cancer Risk in Highly Indigenous Latin American Women

Laura Fejerman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco

       Thursday, December 5, 2019, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.Understanding Health Disparities in Kidney Disease through Genetic StudiesAli Gharavi, M.D.Chief, Division of Nephrology,Columbia University Irvine Medical CenterDirector, Center for Precision Medicine and GenomicsColumbia UniversityDr. Gharavi’s research is focused on the molecular genetics of kidney diseases, and his work has led to the discovery of genes and loci for glomerulonephritis, hypertension, polycystic liver disease and congenital defects of the kidney and urinary tract. These leading works have led to multiple NEJM publications, as well as in numerous other top journals. His recent research has demonstrated the utility of sequencing in the diagnosis and management of patients with nephropathy. His ultimate goal is to bring personalized genomic nephrology from the laboratory into patient care, recognizing the disproportionate effect that these diseases have on minority communities.The lecture is part of the Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series, a collaborative effort focused on exploring the role of genomics in achieving health equity. It is co-sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; the National Human Genome Research Institute; the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities; and the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity at the Food and Drug Administration.