Cambridge Prisms: Precision Medicine is bringing together leading experts in the field to discuss the latest research, trends, and innovations in precision medicine. Our webinars will cover a range of topics, from the latest medical discoveries and their associated technology requirements, to ethical, legal, and social implications. We aim to provide a platform for knowledge exchange to enhance collaboration among researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry professionals. Join us for engaging discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and opportunities to connect with peers and thought leaders in the field!

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Adoption of AI for Precision Medicine

Date: Held on the 31st of January 2024.

Scope:

• Broad domain of AI for Precision Medicine 
• Causality and what it means for the application of AI to Precision Medicine 
• Bias and fairness in AI training with specific disease examples 
• NHS data access and barriers to adoption including regulatory environment

 

Chair:
Ken Sutherland - Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd., UK

Panel:
Sotirios Tsaftaris - The University of Edinburgh, UK
Ben Glocker - Imperial College London, UK
Claire Bloomfield - Insitro, UK
Tal Arbel - McGill University, Canada

Recording: Please find the recording of the event here.

 

Precision medicine in the community

Date: Held on the 4th October 2023 

Scope:

• Defining Precision Medicine across disciplines and industries
• Preventive Medicine
• Digital healthcare
• Public understanding and engagement

Co-Chairs:

Mark Cook, Scottish Brain Sciences, UK

Sandosh Padmanabhan, University of Glasgow, UK

Panel:

Holly Etchegary, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Kazuomi Kario, Jichi Medical University, Japan

Calum MacRae, Harvard University, USA

Michael Schmidt, Sovaris Aerospace, USA

Recording: Please find the recording of the event here.

 

Health equity, diversity and global precision medicine

Date: Held on the 28th September 2023

Scope:

This webinar will explore the challenges of health equity, diversity and global precision medicine.

Co-chairs:

Dame Anna Dominiczak, University of Glasgow, UK

Bina Joe, University of Toledo, USA

Panel:

Nathalie K. Zgheib, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

Anna Schuh, University of Oxford, UK

Sophie Peet, Genetic Alliance UK, UK

Recording: Please find the recording of the event here.

Delivery of precision medicine

 

 

Precision medicine is a rapidly evolving field that holds the promise of transforming healthcare. Realising this promise requires a comprehensive understanding of the complex healthcare systems in which precision medicine is delivered.

This webinar will explore the challenges and remaining barriers that must be overcome to translate recent medical advancements into real-world clinical practice with the panel discussing a wide range of topics, including the impact of precision medicine on healthcare systems and existing frameworks, therapies and technology, regulatory and ethical considerations, and much more.

Date: Held on 25th April 2023

Co-chairs:

Dame Anna Dominiczak, University of Glasgow, UK

Harper Vansteenhouse, University of Glasgow, UK

Panel:

Sir Munir Pirmohamed, University of Liverpool, UK

Matt Prime, Roche, Switzerland

Dianne Nicol, University of Tasmania, Australia

Bass Hassan, University of Oxford, UK

Recording: Please find a recording of the event here.

 

Opportunities & challenges for polygenic risk scores in healthcare: Can we find common ground?

 

This event took place on Tuesday 18th April 2023, in St Anne's College, Oxford, in collaboration with the Centre for Personalised Medicine, Oxford University, UK.

An editorial will soon be published with a transcript of the event.