Workshops: Session IV
Saturday, June 25 2011
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

As personalized medicine becomes reality, it is important to learn from those utilizing genomic information in personal healthcare. This presentation will provide insights from projects collecting consumer stories using a variety of media that illustrate the relevancy of learning from others’ experiences and how individuals’ experiences can help identify areas for systems change. It is essential to capture the stories of those most impacted by this radical transformation in healthcare.

Presenters:
Marcy Brenner – Musician, Writer, Advocate
Jean Jenkins – Nurse Consultant and Cancer Survivor
Alyson Krokosky – Assistant Director of Genetics Resources and Services, Genetic Alliance