Decoding the Future of Health: Atlantic Canada’s Path to Precision Medicine

Note: evening reception on Nov. 3 between 6:30pm and 9pm

This one-day conference will bring together clinicians, researchers, policy makers, and patient advocates from across Atlantic Canada to explore the evolving landscape of personalized healthcare

Topics will include:

• Genomic medicine and newborn screening
• Pharmacogenomics and clinical integration
• Ethical frameworks and patient engagement
• AI and digital infrastructure in healthcare

Plenary keynote address by Dr. Ronald Cohn, President and CEO of SickKids Hospital, titled “A New Era on the Horizon: Precision Child Health.” Dr. Cohn is a global leader in pediatric genomic medicine, and his talk will highlight how Precision Medicine is revolutionizing care for children through early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and innovative research. While the conference may appear pediatric-focused, the topics are highly transferable to adult care, offering transformative potential across the entire lifespan.

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