Inova Center for Personalized Health Announces Forum on Policy and Ethics Issues in Precision Medicine on Sept. 8

Fairfax, VA –  Inova Center for Personalized Health (ICPH) announced today it will host the first-ever Precision Medicine Policy and Ethics Conference on Sept. 8, 2017 at  Inova Center for Personalized Health in Fairfax, Va. The conference is a forum for national and industry leaders to address the most pressing challenges in the clinical adoption of genomic medicine. Panel discussions will feature experts from leading healthcare organizations, government agencies, universities and companies who will explore integration of precision medicine into:

• Medical education and practice
• Barriers to widespread access
• Ownership of genetic data

Noted precision medicine experts Dr. William Gahl, Clinical Director, National Human Genome Research Institute, and Dr. Stephanie Devaney, Deputy Director, All of Us Research Program, will deliver keynote addresses before an audience of providers, policymakers, scientists and academics.

“Our mission at the Inova Center for Personalized Health is to actualize the promise of precision medicine for the people we serve to improve their quality of life and more effectively treat their disease,” said Todd Stottlemyer, CEO, Inova Center for Personalized Health. “We need to break down the barriers that impede widespread adoption, and we are excited to host some of the best thought leaders in the industry to examine these issues and move the discussion forward.”

In addition to Dr. Gahl and Dr. Devaney’s keynote addresses, Praduman Jain, Founder and CEO of Vibrent Health, will also deliver a lunchtime keynote address. The Precision Medicine Policy and Ethics Conference is sponsored by Vibrent Health, The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government, The University of Virginia Health System, PDG, Pierian Dx, N of One and BERG. For more information and to register, visit inova.org/precisionforum.

Media Contact: Kelly Schlageter, kelly.schlageter@inova.org

About Inova 

Inova is a global leader in personalized health, which leverages precision medicine to predict, prevent and treat disease, enabling individuals to live longer, healthier lives. Inova serves more than 2 million people each year from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond.

Inova is shaping the future of health through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Inova’s commitment to health and wellness is further reflected in its sustainable practices. Inova is home to world-class researchers, expert medical specialists and renowned scientists who are driving innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness. For more information, visit inova.org, or find Inova on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.