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NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Family History and Improving Health
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August 24–26, 2009
NIH Main Campus, Building 45, Natcher Auditorium
Conference
Dates and Times:
Monday, August 24, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Be part of pivotal discussions on the effectiveness of family history information for disease prediction and improvement of patient health outcomes. After weighing the evidence from a systematic literature review, expert presentations, and audience input, an impartial, independent panel will present a statement of its collective assessment of the evidence to address six predetermined conference questions:
- What are the key elements of a family history in a primary care setting for the purposes of risk assessment for common diseases?
- What is the accuracy of the family history, and under what conditions does the accuracy vary?
- What is the direct evidence that getting a family history will improve health outcomes for the patient and/or family?
- What is the direct evidence that getting a family history will result in adverse outcomes for the patient and/or family?
- What are the factors that encourage or discourage obtaining and using a family history?
- What are future research directions for assessing the value of family history for common diseases in the primary care setting?
Speakers from NHGRI giving presentations:
All speakers from NHGRI will present on August 24, 2009.
Alan Guttmacher, M.D., Acting Director, NHGRI
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Topic: Introduction
W. Gregory Feero, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Advisor to the Director for Genomic Medicine
, NHGRI
Time: 8:35 a.m.
Topic: Opening Remarks
Colleen McBride, Ph.D., Chief, Social and Behavioral Branch, NHGRI
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Topic: Research Challenges in Affecting Behavioral Change With Family History Information
For more information, visit: http://consensus.nih.gov/2009/familyhistory.htm
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DIR Seminar Series
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
Cyntial Morton, Ph.D.
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NCHPEG 12th Annual Meeting
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September 23–24, 2009
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, MD 20852
Meeting
The 12th Annual NCHPEG Meeting entitled Genetics Education for Health Professionals: What Are the key messages? How do we deliver them? will be held Wednesday, September 23 - Thursday, September 24, 2009. The meeting will include plenary sessions on genetics and common disease, model educational programs, and Web-based instruction on genetics, in addition to a poster session and reception, meetings of working groups and committees, and exhibits by commercial and non-profit organizations.
NHGRI Speakers include Acting Director Alan Guttmacher, M.D., Office of Population Genomics Director Terry Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., and NHGRI Communications Chief Larry Thompson, M.S., M.F.A..
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DIR Seminar Series
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
Timothy Rebbeck, Ph.D.
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DIR Seminar Series
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
Adrian Krainer, Ph.D.
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DIR Seminar Series
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
Rhoda Alani, M.D.
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DIR Seminar Series
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
Job Dekker, Ph.D.
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DIR Seminar Series
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
Didier Stainier, Ph.D.
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DIR Seminar Series
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
Richard Harland, Ph.D.
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DIR Seminar Series
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
David Fisher, M.D.
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DIR Seminar Series
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April 8, 2010 to August 8, 2010
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
John Witte, Ph.D.
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DIR Seminar Series
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May 6, 2010 to August 6, 2010
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 50/1227
Seminar
Elissa Epel, Ph.D.
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