Our Genome Ourselves

Explore the revolutionary world of personalized medicine in this 92-minute panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into the cutting-edge field of genomics as experts Francis Collins, George Church, and Robert C. Green, moderated by ABC's Richard Besser, discuss the promise and challenges of tailoring medical treatments to individual genetic profiles. Learn about the current state of genomic research, technological advancements, and real-world applications through case studies like the Hanke family's experience. Examine the implications of genomic medicine on various aspects of healthcare, including Alzheimer's research, newborn screening, and genetic discrimination. Consider ethical questions surrounding gene customization and contemplate the future landscape of genomics in medicine. Gain insights into how this rapidly evolving field is reshaping healthcare and what it means for your medical care in the coming decades.

Genomics and predicting your health.
Richard Besser's Introduction.
Participant Introductions.
What is the current state of genomics?
What kind of technology was there in the beginning?
What is the most useful genomics technology today?
The Hanke family and their genomics.
Does Alzheimers teach us anything about genomics?
The west family and sequencing their genome.
Providing software to understand all the data.
The new born screening model.
How should we change the way we teach?
Who decides who can customize their baby?
What is genetic discrimination?
What will the future look like when it come to genomics?