Genomics and Medicine- Where Promise Meets Clinical Practice - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the intersection of genomics and medicine in this 58-minute TEDMED Great Challenges talk. Delve into the power of technology, patient perspectives, and the role of big data in advancing healthcare. Examine the challenges and opportunities presented by genomic medicine, including regulatory uncertainties and ethical considerations. Discuss the importance of patience in scientific progress and the potential of sequencing as a monitoring tool. Consider the impact of direct-to-consumer genetic testing and genomics as a research tool. Address issues of access, disparities, and the need for improved science literacy among medical students and the public. Investigate the evolution of social models and privacy concerns surrounding genetic information. Join experts, including Jim Evans, as they navigate the complex landscape where genomic promise meets clinical practice.

Introduction
The power of technology
Patient perspective
Big data
Challenges
Opportunities
Regulatory uncertainty
We have to be patient
The burden of public health
Sequencing as monitoring
Ethical considerations
Dont do something just because we can
The DTC genetic community
Genomics as a research tool
Reducing disparities
Access
Disparities
The Great Human Diaspora
Public sophistication
Science literacy
Medical students and the public
Ethics in genomics
Making genetic information more accessible
No comprehensive privacy laws
Evolution of better social models
Jim Evans