Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
July 17, 2023 - The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) conducts the first of three Zoom-based “listening sessions” to help gather information from the national genetics and genomics community regarding the current and future state of the clinical geneticist workforce. These sessions help NHGRI understand the community’s views regarding key challenges and potential solutions in clinical genetics and genomics, as well as to determine possible next steps to further discuss this topic.
Co-Moderators:
Benjamin Solomon, M.D.
Clinical Director, NHGRI
Debra Regier, M.D.
Interim Chief, Children's National Rare Disease
Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical and Molecular Geneticist and Chief of Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital
Shoumita Dasgupta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine / Assistant Dean of Admissions / Director of Graduate Studies in Genetics, Boston University School of Medicine
The co-moderators will facilitate discussions regarding a set of questions related to the primary topic, but we encourage participants to provide open feedback on all topics that relate to important geneticist workforce issues.
Learn More: genome.gov/event-calendar/the-clinical-geneticist-workforce-challenges-and-opportunities
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction/Logistics (Ben Solomon)
4:43 - Welcome (Eric Green)
9:24 - Start of Moderated Discussion (Ben Solomon and Wendy Chung)
10:30 - Key Barriers to the Growth and Evolution of Geneticist Workforce
28:57 - Roles of Future Geneticists
44:31 - Strategies to Promote Diverse and Growing Workforce
52:17 - Next Steps
July 17, 2023 - The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) conducts the first of three Zoom-based “listening sessions” to help gather information from the national genetics and genomics community regarding the current and future state of the clinical geneticist workforce. These sessions help NHGRI understand the community’s views regarding key challenges and potential solutions in clinical genetics and genomics, as well as to determine possible next steps to further discuss this topic.
Co-Moderators:
Benjamin Solomon, M.D.
Clinical Director, NHGRI
Debra Regier, M.D.
Interim Chief, Children's National Rare Disease
Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical and Molecular Geneticist and Chief of Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital
Shoumita Dasgupta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine / Assistant Dean of Admissions / Director of Graduate Studies in Genetics, Boston University School of Medicine
The co-moderators will facilitate discussions regarding a set of questions related to the primary topic, but we encourage participants to provide open feedback on all topics that relate to important geneticist workforce issues.
Learn More: genome.gov/event-calendar/the-clinical-geneticist-workforce-challenges-and-opportunities
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction/Logistics (Ben Solomon)
4:43 - Welcome (Eric Green)
9:24 - Start of Moderated Discussion (Ben Solomon and Wendy Chung)
10:30 - Key Barriers to the Growth and Evolution of Geneticist Workforce
28:57 - Roles of Future Geneticists
44:31 - Strategies to Promote Diverse and Growing Workforce
52:17 - Next Steps
