Eat Right Georgia

Genomics plays a role in nine of the ten leading causes of death in the United States, most notably cancer.  Understanding how genes interact with environmental and behavioral risk factors, such as diet and physical activity, is central to cancer control and prevention efforts.   While the science of public health genomics continues to evolve, great strides in knowledge have been made.  This interactive session will describe the science behind genomics and cancer control and prevention and illustrate practical strategies to incorporate genomic technology and genetic testing into public health programs.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will explain the science behind public health genomics, describe new resources available to guide practitioners, and unveil new content available on Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T.      The Michigan Department of Community Health has sought creative ways to implement evidence-based public health genomics recommendations into their state’s health policy, education, and surveillance programs.  Leaders from the department will speak about their experiences and lessons learned.   Register for this session and join the conversation about how we can move this emerging field of public health practice from research to reality.

Presenters:
Ralph J. Coates, PhD, Associate Director for Science, Office of Public Health Genomics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Janice V. Bach, MS, CGC, State Genetics Coordinator and Manager, Michigan Department of Community Health
Debra Duquette, MS, CGC, Genomics Coordinator, Michigan Department of Community Health

Register Now! Please click on the following link to register for this event at http://ccplanet.cancer.gov/cs_genomics.html.  Following registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the toll free number, entry code, and participant URL.  This cyber-seminar will be archived on the Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. Step 2 web site at http://ccplanet.cancer.gov/cyber-seminars.html approximately one week after the presentation.

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