Pharmacogenomics: Personalizing Medication Through Genetic Testing
Offered By: MassGeneralHospital via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the field of pharmacogenomics in this 59-minute presentation from March 12, 2024. Learn how genetic testing can be used to personalize medication selection and dosage for improved safety and effectiveness. Discover the current capabilities and limitations of pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing in personalized medicine. Gain insights from Elizabeth Fieg, MS, CGC, as she reviews the practical applications and potential of this emerging field. Understand the role of genetics in drug response and interactions, and how this knowledge can be applied to improve patient care. Part of the Genetics Series, this program is a collaboration between the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center and the Center for Genomic Medicine at Mass General Hospital.
Syllabus
Blum Center Program: Pharmacogenomics
Taught by
MassGeneralHospital
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