AGENDA
Genomic Medicine Collaborative

The “Genomic Medicine Collaborative: Strategies for Advancing Clinical Implementation” takes place at the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM) in Pittsburgh, Pa.
This event is invitation-only and limited to leaders in precision medicine and genomics.
Additional details about the location and for planning your trip can be found at the bottom of this page.

*Please note that this agenda is not final. Speakers are still being added to the program and sessions and timing could change.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pre-Event: Genomics in the Primary Care Setting

*By invitation only

Primary care leaders gather for a pre-event to the Collaborative that’s focused on addressing barriers and finding solutions to the integration of genomics in the primary care setting. Including a working lunch, the pre-event will explore provider solutions, education, patient access solutions, and health system solutions.

3:00 PM
Registration opens for Genomic Medicine Collaborative

U.S. Steel Tower lobby

4:15-4:30 PM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

With this inaugural Genomic Medicine Collaborative, leaders of the Institute for Precision Medicine at UPMC and University of Pittsburgh will highlight the genesis for the event and goals for the audience, as well as discuss the unique opportunity of the Institute’s work in Pittsburgh.


Adrian Lee, Director, Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
BIO
4:30-5:15 PM

Keynote: Keys to Successfully Implementing Clinical Genomics Across a Health System

As we look to advance the clinical implementation of genomics within health systems, hear from one of the nation’s leading institutions about the challenges and successes of integrating genetic testing in clinical care. Heidi Rehm, of Mass General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and The Broad Institute, shares lessons learned from her journey toward broad adoption of clinical genomics.


Heidi Rehm, Chief Genomics Officer, Massachusetts General Hospital
BIO
5:15-7:00 PM
Networking reception

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023

7:30-8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30-9:15 AM

Session 1: Integration Models for Genomics in Clinical Practice

This panel will address genetic testing stewardship with a focus on scaling enterprise-wide models for genomics that take advantage of reusability and broad use of results. Additionally, experts will discuss genetic provider bottlenecks to referral, research integration with clinical processes that can aid a learning health system, and other models of implementation that can be applied to primary care.


Mylynda Massart, Associate Director, Clinical Services, Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
BIO

Ben Kerman, Clinical Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Associate Physician, Brigham & Womens Hospital
BIO

Pamela Ganschow, Director, Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Clinical Programs, and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois Cancer Center
BIO

Nita Limdi, Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology, Director of the Translational Pharmacogenomics Program, and Associate Director of the Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine Institute, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
BIO
9:15-10:00 AM

Session 2: Clinical Decision Support and Genomic Education

Experts in this session will discuss the strategies necessary for building effective decision support within the electronic health record as well as other solutions to support the education of healthcare professionals and patients.


Phil Empey, Associate Director, Pharmacogenomics, Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
BIO

Mark Dunnenberger, Assistant Vice President, Personalized Medicine, Center for Personalized Medicine, NorthShore University HealthSystem
BIO

Sony Tuteja, Research Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
BIO

Brian Davis, Genomics Implementation Lead, Epic
BIO
10:00-10:30 AM
Coffee and Networking Break
10:30-11:15 AM

Session 3: Data Storage/Analysis and Integration with EHR

Integral to clinical implementation of genomics at the health system level is integration of data in the electronic health record. This panel tackles the variant-level formats necessary for storage and analysis of genomic data, as well as data standardization in the EHR and management of lifelong data that enables reinterpretation and portability.


Rob Bart, Chief Medical Information Officer, UPMC
BIO

Kyle Retterer, Chief Data Science Officer, Geisinger
BIO

Ganapati (Gans) Srinivasa, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, datma
BIO

Ankit Malhotra, Global Genomics Lead, Public Sector and Healthcare, Amazon Web Services
BIO
11:15 AM-12:00 PM

Session 4: Revenue and Sustainability in Genetic Testing and Services

Broad adoption of genetic testing and services requires a sustainable business model. This session will address solutions to testing costs that are a barrier to access, coding strategies that move systems toward value models and reimbursement, as well as generating buy-in from health system leadership.


Ed Smith, Senior Director, Clinical Genomics Service, UPMC
BIO

Kelly Athman, Director of Thought Leadership at the Institute for Genomics Education, Workforce & Leadership, Sarah Lawrence College
BIO

Jessie Conta, Owner, Pickhandle Consulting LLC
BIO

Madison Arenchild, Manager, Equitable Policy and Payer Engagement, Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine
BIO
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00-1:30 PM

Audience discussion: Ubiquitous Genomic Medicine, At Scale and For the Masses

This moderated discussion with the audience will focus on the future of genomics at health systems, asking you to think big about the future. What would broad deployment of genomic medicine look like? How might implementation vary between integrated payer-providers and provider-only systems?


Adrian Lee, Director, Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
BIO

Phil Empey, Associate Director, Pharmacogenomics, Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
BIO

Mylynda Massart, Associate Director, Clinical Services, Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
BIO
1:30-2:00 PM

Audience discussion: Advocating for the Advancement of Precision Medicine

The second audience discussion session will explore the laws and regulations under consideration and still needed to advance genomics and precision medicine, including a review of the models and success stories for policy change. How do we work to together to lobby our representatives and get patients and their stories involved?


Adrian Lee, Director, Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
BIO

Phil Empey, Associate Director, Pharmacogenomics, Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
BIO

Mylynda Massart, Associate Director, Clinical Services, Institute for Precision Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
BIO
2:00-2:45 PM

Regroup for Final Discussion

2:45-4:00 PM
Optional Coffee and Networking

COLLABORATIVE DETAILS

WHERE IS THE COLLABORATIVE?

The Genomic Medicine Collaborative will be held in the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM) at UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pa. The CCM is on the 60th floor of the U.S. Steel Tower, which also serves as the headquarters for UPMC.
Address:
600 Grant St.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

WHERE SHOULD I STAY?

The CCM recommends two options for hotel accommodations. Both are a short walk from the U.S. Steel Tower and may offer discounted rates for UPMC guests.

WHAT’S THE CLOSEST AIRPORT?

The Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is 18 miles from the U.S. Steel Tower. The drive can take 30-45 minutes depending on time of day. Car rental, ride share, and taxi services are available at the airport.

WHAT’S THE DRESS CODE?

Business casual.

DID WE MISS SOMETHING?

Please email Jamie from the CCM with any questions.