The UW-Madison Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine (CHGPM) and Center for Genomic Science Innovation (CGSI) are launching a new series to bridge campus clinicians, translational researchers, and basic scientists around specific research challenges in medicine and genomics.
The “Problems in Precision Medicine and Genomics” sessions aim to advance groundbreaking research opportunities while fostering cross-campus connections in an informal discussion-based setting.
Each bi-monthly session will host a 30 minute faculty presentation on a challenge or opportunity in their research, followed by a 30 minute open discussion on possible solutions, relevant methods, or campus resources. A key goal is to bridge campus researchers through stimulating brainstorming sessions that will also advance specific challenges posed by the faculty member.
“These round table sessions are a chance to connect our vibrant community dedicated to advancing genomics, multi-omics, and precision medicine research at UW. I hope these discussions will seed new collaborations and eventually lead to multidisciplinary solutions that address clinical gaps,” says CHGPM Director Muhammed Murtaza.
Sessions might include clinicians looking to connect with basic scientists to test specific hypotheses, researchers interested in forming translational connections, or scientists with new methods or approaches interested in applications.
Faculty can submit requests to present a specific challenge related to their research or clinical practice, focusing on topics that either involve or could
be addressed using genomic technologies and computational analysis. Anyone is welcome to attend the sessions. The Centers will also invite relevant audience members from campus who may have particular scientific interest of overlap.
“I think these think-tank discussions will also be a great opportunity for trainees, both to hear about modern challenges in clinical genomics and to be part of discussions to solve them,” says CGSI Director Audrey Gasch.
The inaugural session will kick off on April 7, with subsequent meetings on the 1st Monday of every other month at noon. The Centers envision hosting two discussion rooms, one in CHGPM on the West end of campus and one in CGSI on the East side, connected by video streaming.
Faculty interested in presenting can apply with this form.
For more details, including upcoming speakers, visit: https://chgpm.wisc.edu/problems-in-precision-medicine-and-genomics-sessions/