From Genomic Discovery to Precision Care: Translational Bioinformatics at an Inflection Point

Presentation Type: Panel
Presentation Time: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Primary Track: Translation Bioinformatics/Precision Medicine


Translational bioinformatics helped define the scientific and technical foundations of precision medicine, yet implementation remains uneven across diseases, care settings, and populations. This panel brings together leaders in biomedical informatics to examine why progress has been slower than expected in some domains, where the field has delivered measurable impact, and what is needed next. Panelists will discuss barriers to routine clinical genomic implementation, the evolution of precision medicine from molecular profiling toward whole-person health, the emergence of AI-enabled multimodal clinical intelligence, and new opportunities in neurodegenerative disease research. Together, these perspectives frame translational bioinformatics as both a scientific engine and an implementation discipline that must connect data, workflows, governance, and clinical decision-making. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of current opportunities, unresolved challenges, and practical priorities for advancing precision medicine responsibly, equitably, and at scale.

Moderator:
Sadia Akter, PhD, FAMIA
Marshall University Joan C. Edward School of Medicine

Speaker(s):
Jessica Tenenbaum, PhD
Duke University

Justin Starren, MD, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA
University of Arizona

Zhongming Zhao, PhD
University of Texas Heal Sci Ctr Houston

Yves Lussier, MD
The University of Utah

Author(s):
Sadia Akter, PhD, FAMIA - Marshall University Joan C. Edward School of Medicine; Jessica Tenenbaum, PhD - Duke University; Justin Starren, MD, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA - University of Arizona; Zhongming Zhao, PhD - University of Texas Heal Sci Ctr Houston; Yves Lussier, MD - The University of Utah;

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