Events, Training and Multimedia

This page includes podcasts, videos, slides and other CDC events information relevant to genomics and public health. The page will be updated on a regular basis. In order to view non CDC genomics events please visit our upcoming events page.

Training

CDC Human Genomics and Public Health Fellowship Opportunities.

Visual Abstracts

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2023
Events

Genomics and Precision Public Health Issues Enrichment Event, September 7-8, 2023 - Atlanta, Georgia

Events

Emerging Trends in Gene Therapy: Thalassemia as a Case Study,  June 22, 2023, 2:00–3:00 PM ET - CDC Webinar

Events

Emerging Trends in Gene Therapy: Thalassemia as a Case Study,  June 22, 2023, 2:00–3:00 PM ET - CDC Webinar

2022
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Increasing Use and Impact of Family Health History in Medically Underserved Populations, November 14, 2022 – CDC-Precision Public Health Network Webinar

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Approaches to Ethical Deliberation in Precision Public Health, July 27, 2022 - CDC and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Virtual Event

Events

Approaches to Ethical Deliberation in Precision Public Health, July 27, 2022 - CDC and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Virtual Event

Video

A Mini-Symposium: Implementing Precision and Equitable Public Health in Cascade Testing for Genetic Disorders, February 10, 2022, video hosted at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Virtual Event

Slides

Mitigating Inequities In Screening For Hereditary Cancer Syndromes [PDF - 896 KB], February 10, 2022 - Slide set by Laura Senier, CDC Webinar

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Genetic testing by ethnicity in a population based, publicly funded hereditary cancer program [PDF - 831 KB], February 10, 2022 - Slide set by K Shrader and A Beddard, CDC Webinar

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Barriers and Facilitators to Effective & Equitable Cascade Screening [PDF - 493 KB], February 10, 2022 - Slide set by Megan Roberts, CDC Webinar

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A Traceback Cascade Screening Program in Ovarian Cancer [PDF - 1,146 KB], February 10, 2022 - Slide set by Alanna K Rahm, CDC Webinar

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HIPAA, ethical, and logistic considerations in cascade testing [PDF - 1,061 KB], February 10, 2022 - Slide set by Nora B. Henrikson, CDC Webinar

2021
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From Public Health Genomics to Precision Public Health, A 20-Year Journey, November 11, 2021 - Muin J. Khoury Video Presentation, at the Transdisciplinary Conference for Future Leaders in Precision Public Health

Slides

Improving Access to Genetic Services for Underserved Populations [PDF - 889 KB], August 26, 2021 - Slide set by Megan Lyon, CDC Webinar

Slides

Health Literacy in the Digital Age: Applications to Genomics [PDF - 3.66 MB], June 10, 2021 - Slide set by Marleah Dean Kruzel and Sue Friedman, CDC Webinar

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Resources in Genomics and Precision Health to Enhance Public Health Impact of New Technologies [PDF - 2.70 MB], March 25, 2021 - Slide set by Dave Dotson, Ridgely Fisk Green, Marta Gwinn, and Muin J. Khoury, CDC Webinar

Slides

Next Generation Sequencing in Clinical Practice: Current Status and Future Needs [PDF - 2.20 MB], February 18, 2021 - Slide set by Kathryn A. Phillips, CDC Webinar

2020
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Translating Microbiome Science to Public Health Prevention [PDF - 1.38 MB], November 5, 2020 - Slide set by L. Clifford McDonald, CDC Webinar

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Population-Based Genomic Screening: Recent Results & the Road Ahead [PDF - 832 KB], September 17, 2020 - Slide set by Adam Buchanan, CDC Webinar

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Population-Based Genome Screening: Recent Results and the Road Ahead [PDF - 792 KB], September 17, 2020 - Slide set by Mike Murray, CDC Webinar

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Personalized Medicine on a Statewide Scale [PDF - 1.39 MB], September 17, 2020 - Slide set by Joseph Grzymski, CDC Webinar

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Polygenic Risk Scores and Public Health August 13, 2020 - Cecile Janssens, CDC Webinar

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Impact of Host Genomics on COVID-19: What We Know and Don’t Know [PDF - 1,70 MB], July 23, 2020 - Slide set by Priya Duggal, CDC Webinar

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Screening for haemochromatosis-evolution of data over 20 years [PDF - 849 KB], January 15, 2020 - Slide set by Martin Delatycki, CDC Webinar

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Are We Ready for Population Screening? [PDF - 1.53 MB], January 15, 2020 - Slide set by David Melzer, CDC Webinar

2018
Slides

Reflections on Precision Public Health [PDF - 1 MB] Accompanied transcript of the slide set [PDF - 390 KB], October 18, 2018 - Precision Public Health Asia Meeting, Western Australia

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Bring Your Brave: Telling Our Story, Listening to Theirs [PDF - 4.42 MB], August 13, 2018 - Slide set by Temeika L. Fairley

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Evidence-Based Practice: What It Is and Why It Matters [PDF - 1.66 MB], August 7, 2018 - Slide set by Dave Dotson, Webinar

Video

Using Genetic Risk Scores in the Prevention & Control of Common Diseases: Opportunities & Challenges, May 31, 2018 - Precision Medicine and Population Health Webinar

Slides

Building the Plane While Flying It [PDF - 776 KB], May 21, 2018 - Slide set by Laura Senier, CDC webinar

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2018 Precision Medicine - Will Personalized Medicine Improve Population Health?, March 16, 2018 - Muin Khoury keynote talk as part of the opening session, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, Videocast

Slides

Will Precision Medicine Improve Population Health? (Yes, If…) [PDF 3.26 MB], March 16, 2018 - Slide set by Muin Khoury, CDC webinar

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Integrating Genome Sequencing in Health Care Systems: Evaluation, Implementation and Impact, February 14, 2018 - 1-hour you tube CDC-NIH webinar on public health genomics

2016
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Implementing Public Health Genomics in Your State: Resources from the CDC Office of Public Health Genomics, Genetic Alliance and APHA Genomics Forum Webinar Video, November 15, 2016

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Changes in Clinical Diagnostics and Tracking Infectious Diseases, CDC Public Health Grand Rounds, 1-hour video, October 18, 2016

Muin Khoury

Genomic Medicine Implementation: A Public Health Perspective, Muin Khoury, IGNITE meeting, August, 2016

Muin Khoury

The Intersection of Precision Medicine and Implementation Science, 1 hour webinar and slides, August 18, 2016

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Will Precision Medicine Improve Public Health?, An online webinar debate between Dr Sandro Galea, Dean, Boston University School of Public Health and Dr Muin Khoury, Director, CDC Office of Public Health Genomics. Published on June 27, 2016

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Beyond the Data: Cancer and Family History: Using Genomics for Prevention, CDC Public Health Grandrounds, April 19, 2016

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Cancer and Family History: Using Genomics for Prevention CDC Public Health Grandrounds, April 19, 2016

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From Precision Medicine to Precision Public Health Dr. Muin Khoury’s presentation at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, April 3, 2016

2015
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Muin Khoury on Precision Public Health in the Era of Precision Medicine, Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics delivers the keynote address at the 2015 Stanford Center for Population Health Sciences Annual Colloquium, October 26,2015

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Public Health Genomics in Practice: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer in Public Health, A webinar presented by APHA Genomics Forum and Genetic Alliance, November 21, 2015

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Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Public Health and Clinical Practice, A webinar presented by APHA Genomics Forum and Genetic Alliance, September 21, 2015

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Public Health Genomics in Practice: Lynch Syndrome: A Public Health Approach, A webinar presented by APHA Genomics Forum and Genetic Alliance, April 21, 2015

2014
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Genetics and BRCA in Primary Care, Dr. Katherine Kolor talks about how primary care providers can help identify women at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, before cancer occurs, to guide preventive interventions, October 13, 2014

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Public Health Genomics In Practice: State Strategies Webinar, A webinar presented by the APHA Genomics Forum and Genetic Alliance, April 8, 2014

Muin Khoury

Public Health Genomics Implementation to Save Lives – From National Vision to State Success, A webinar presented by the APHA Genomics Forum and Genetic Alliance, March 6, 2014

Sharon Terry

Tier 1 Genomic Applications and Pioneer/Trail Blazing States, Sharon Terry, President & CEO of Genetic Alliance interviews state public health pioneers who have successfully used genomics in a measurable way. These state leaders describe in detail the challenges and rewards of implementing evidence based public health genomics applications toward the goal of saving lives, March 6, 2014

2013
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CDC’s Newborn Screening Program – Role of Laboratories, Dr. Carla Cuthbert talks about CDC’s Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program and the role laboratories play in keeping babies healthy, September 3, 2013

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Integrating genomics into pediatric primary care: a public health perspective, Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks about genomics and pediatric primary care practice, August 26, 2013

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The public health perspective on translating genomics into health benefits: More important than ever, Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks at the Translating genomics conference, January 24, 2013

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A Tiered Approach to Integrating Genomic Tests Into Your Practice, Scott Bowen, MPH, deputy director, CDC Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks about integrating genomic tests into practice, January 14, 2013

2012
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Cascade genetic screening and public health practice: An idea whose time has come, Genetic Alliance and University of Michigan Center for Public Health and Community Genomics, October 18, 2012

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Family Health History: Use It to Inform Preventive Services for Your Patients, Katherine Kolor, PhD, health scientist from CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics describes how family history can be used to inform preventive services for your patients, September 24, 2012

2011
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Pharmacogenomics and Your Practice, Scott Bowen, MPH, deputy director, CDC Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks about pharmacogenomics, November 7, 2011

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Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: BRCA and Your Patient, Katherine Kolor, PhD, health scientist from CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, describes how family history can be used to determine whether your patients might be at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, October 10, 2011

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Genetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome in Colorectal Cancer, W. David Dotson, PhD, health scientist from CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, explains the importance of testing for Lynch syndrome if you have colorectal cancer, February 7, 2011

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New Sickle Cell Public Health Initiative, Althea Grant, PhD, epidemiologist from CDC’s Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, speaks about the new initiative designed to reduce mortality, morbidity, and disability due to sickle cell disease, January 31, 2011

2010
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Renée M. Ned, PhD, MMSc, health scientist from CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, explains the benefits of cascade testing to identify familial hypercholesterolemia, September 20, 2010

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The Critical Importance of Newborn Screening and Follow-up, Stuart Shapira, MD, PhD, a medical officer with CDC’s Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, explains the critical importance of newborn screening and follow-up, August 31, 2010

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Personal Genomic Tests, Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks to healthcare providers about personal genomic tests that consumers can buy on the Internet, July 26, 2010

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A Century of Sickle Cell, This podcast, Melissa Creary discusses sickle cell disease, September 16, 2010

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Electronic Health Records: PHR Opportunities for Public Health – Part 2, In this podcast, Dr. Ken Mandl discusses electronic health records and personally-controlled health records, June 3, 2010

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Electronic Health Records: PHR Opportunities for Public Health – Part 1, In this podcast, Dr. Ken Mandl discusses electronic health records and personally-controlled health records, June 3, 2010

2007
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Family History – An Early Warning for Your Child, In this podcast, Dr. Yoon discusses the importance of family history for your child, November 28, 2007