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Genetics & Genomics Committee
We aim to advance the understanding of genetic and genomic mechanisms underlying human health through collaborative research, education, and evidence-based practice.
What we want to achieve
Our Genetics & Genomics Committee is dedicated to advancing healthcare through the responsible application of genetic and genomic knowledge. By fostering collaboration between scientists, physicians, and policymakers, we advocate for improved access to genetic services, support patients’ rights, and champion policies that advance the fields of genetics and genomics. Our goal is to ensure that the benefits of genetic and genomic medicine reach all patients, creating more precise, effective, and equitable healthcare solutions that address both rare genetic conditions and common diseases.
Focus areas
Epigenetics
Inherited Diseases
Precision Medicine
Gene Therapy
Pharmacogenomics
Committee members
Neeraj Sharma
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Selene Ingusci
University of Pittsburgh
Latest publications
Theme Issue
Challenges and Opportunities in Biomarkers
Biomarkers transform modern medicine through precision diagnostics and personalized therapies. Yet validation, standardization, and translation challenges persist. This issue examines innovative solutions and emerging opportunities in AI-driven discovery and multi-omics integration.
Research Article
Haemophilia Gene Therapy: Patient Selection and Experience in the Era of Precision Medicine
The emergence of gene therapy as a therapeutic modality for haemophilia has generated a spectrum of responses within the patient population, ranging from enthusiastic endorsement to measured scepticism.
By Sara Boyce & Rashid Kazmi - University Hospital Southampton
Research Article
Personalized Health Through Epigenetics: The Lifestylopathy Approach
By leveraging epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNA interactions, this approach highlights how structured lifestyle interventions can actively shape gene expression to enhance immune resilience, cognitive stability, and disease prevention.