Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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On November 8-9, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.

This meeting discussed the current state of population genomic screening in the U.S., as well as barriers and opportunities for expanded population screening, impact on clinical practice and outcomes, various genomic screening technologies and costs, and evidence gaps that may inform future research directions.

Agenda: genome.gov/GM15

Chapters:
0:00 - Introductions (Rex Chilshom)
0:26 - Day 1 Recap (Teri Manolio)
4:28 - The Value Proposition for Population Genomic Screening (Marc Williams)
17:32 - Cost-effectiveness of population genomic screening (David Veenstra)
34:56 - Uptake and Follow-up on Population Genomic Screening: Experience in the Alabama Genomic Health Initiative (Bruce Korf)
50:19 - APOL1 Screening: Opportunities, Lessons Learned and Evidence to Support Screening (Carol Horowitz)
1:07:14 - Discussion