Picchione Lecture Series: Using Genetics to Find New Treatments of Disease

The human genome was sequenced over a decade ago with the promise to help cure disease. Join us to discuss this topic with a panel experts, specifically on how “genomics” is being used to develop and personalize treatments for cancer, Crohn’s, and rare (orphan) diseases. Our interactive panel discussion will include: Steven J.M. Jones, FRSC, FCAHS Christopher McMaster, PhD Conrad Fernandez, MD, FRCPC Andrew Burke, Partner, Stewart McKelvey Johan Van Limbergen, MD, FRCPCH, PhD The Honourable James S. Cowan, QC, Senator – Nova Scotia Morgan Langille, PhD

More information at: https://www.dal.ca/news/events/2017/01/17/picchione_lecture_series__using_genetics_to_find_new_treatments_of_disease.html