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Session 3: Genetics and Genomics in Precision Medicine
This course discusses the principles of laboratory genetics and genomics and its application in identifying genetic causations for disease. This course discusses the principles of laboratory genetics and genomics and its application in identifying genetic causations for disease.
Gwen Lomberk, PhD, is the Director of the Precision Medicine MS degree and certificate program and Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery and the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at MCW. She also serves as the Chief of the Division of Research and Director of Basic Science Research for the Department of Surgery. Prior, she spent 10 years at the Mayo Clinic as Assistant and then Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Her research career has been focused on epigenomic mechanisms of disease pathobiology and the use of epigenomic-based pharmacology to serve as a robust tool for improving the future treatment of cancer.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Pharmacists
- Genetic Counselors
- Researchers
- Lab Technicians
Learning Objectives
Participants who engage in this education intervention will be able to:
- Understand the principles of Molecular Genetics and Genomics.
- Gain insights into the role of genomics and its applications in healthcare.
- Delineate the challenges associated with genomic testing.
This module is presented with a pre-recorded PowerPoint presentation and sound. An audio lecture is given using visual key points listed on the PowerPoint presentation. Following the presentation, learners will be asked quiz questions to test retainment of knowledge gained in the presentation. Learners are able to complete the module at their own pace.
Activity Director:
Gwen Lomberk, PhD
Planning Committee:
Gwen Lomberk, PhD
John Meurer, MD, MBA
Carolyn Oxencis, PharmD
Jenny Geurts, MS, CGC
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Gwen Lomberk, PhD
- John Meurer, MD, MBA
- Carolyn Oxencis, PharmD
- Jenny Geurts, MS
- Jeremy Garrett, PhD
- Donald Basel, MD
- Jake Luo, PhD
- Michael Zimmermann, PhD
Name | Company | Role |
Deepak Kilari, MD | Eisai, Aveo, Jannsen, Pfizer, Exelixis, MJH Life Science, Aptitude, Targeted Oncology | Consultant, Speaker, Advisory Board |
Accreditation Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.50 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized The Medical College of Wisconsin to offer up to 1.5 CEUs or 15 Category 1 contact hours for the activity Precision Medicine Continuing Education Program Spring 2025. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Participation shared with ABP through PARS:
Individual participants’ information will be shared with ABP through the ACCME Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 1.50 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.