Public Health Genetics and Genomics Week

Public Health Genetics and Genomics Week is held each May. Learn about the field of public health genetics and genomics on this website and join us May 20-24, 2024, for our fifth annual PHGW!

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Public health genetics and genomics apply genetic and genomic information to improve public health and prevent disease.

Public health genetics and genomics includes healthcare providers, patients, families, federal agencies, public health professionals, and non-profits. During the fifth annual Public Health Genetics and Genomics Week, we will be celebrating the efforts of those individuals who participate in the public health genetics system and seek to raise awareness about the field.

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PHGW Daily Themes

What is Public Health Genetics and Genomics?

Learn what public health genetics and genomics are on Day 1 of PHGW.

Who is Involved in Public Health Genetics and Genomics?

For Day 2, we will highlight the members that make up the public health genetics and genomics system.

What are Public Health Genetics and Genomics Programs?

Explore the types of programs that are part of the public health genetics and genomics system on Day 3.

Public Health Screening

During Day 4, we will highlight population genetics screenings such as newborn screening and non-invasive prenatal screening.

Public Health Genetics and Genomics Resources

On the last day of PHGW,  find over 600+ resources that help support the public health genetics system.

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