Last updated: June 18, 2013
Media Day for Genome: Unlocking Life's Code
Media Day for Genome: Unlocking Life's Code
Science Reporters' Preview and Workshop on Genomics
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Executive Conference Room, 4th Level
| # | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Thompson, M.S., M.F.A. Chief, NHGRI CPLB | Introduction Video |
| 2 | Kirk Johnson, Ph.D. NMNH Director | Opening remarks to welcome the reporters, thank the sponsors, introduce the workshop Video |
| 3 | Lawrence Brody, Ph.D. Chief, NHGRI Genome Technology Branch | Remarks on the June 13, 2013 Supreme Court ruling on gene patents Video |
| 4 | Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. NHGRI Director | Broad overview of the current state of genomics and a preview of research results to come Video | Slides  |
| 5 | Reporter Q&A | Q&A |
| 6 | Richard Wilson, Ph.D. Director, Genome Center Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis | Overview on the evolution of genome technology and where it is going. Discussion of application of sequencing to cancer research. Video |
| 7 | Greg Lucier, CEO Life Technologies | State of the field of genome sequencing industry Video | Slides |
| 8 | Susan Dillon, Ph.D. Johnson & Johnson | A vision of how a leading pharmaceutical company views genomics and intends to use it in developing personalized medicine Video | Slides |
| 9 | Reporter Q&A of the panel of three | Q&A |
| 10 | Jonathan Coddington, Ph.D. National Museum of Natural History | The use of sequencing technology in basic research, especially the Global Genome Initiative and in biodiversity research and evolutionary studies. Video | Slides |
| 11 | Reporter Q&A | Q&A |
| 12 | James Evans, M.D. Bryson Distinguished Professor of Genetics & Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Describes the future application of genome technologies to medical care Video | Slides |
| 13 | Reporter Q&A | Q&A |
| 14 | Laura Rodriguez, Ph.D. Director, NHGRI DCPE NIH lead on genomic privacy | Discusses issues of genomic privacy and protection of research data in public databases Video | Slides |
| 15 | Reporter Q&A | Q&A |
| 16 | Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. | Final thoughts and thanks to wrap up the workshop |
| Science Reporters' Preview and Workshop on Genomics (Slideshow) | ||
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