Genomics is in an age of great scientific advancement and technological discovery which carry the potential to deliver upon the promise of precision medicine. However, our ability as a society to realize the benefits of genomics science in an ethical and equitable way is being challenged by the limits of a workforce created for a very different landscape. At the Institute for Genomics Education, Workforce & Leadership, our aim is to identify and build awareness for the most critical genomics workforce gaps by having real conversations across the industry about what genomics and genetics training is necessary to meet the promise of precision medicine.
In the Genomics Institute blog, we’ll explore the critical genomics workforce gaps leading to inequities and disparities in genomics healthcare and highlight the ways in which Sarah Lawrence College is responding to these needs.
A Tale of Two Initiatives: An Update from our Director
March 7, 2024
How can precision health become a reality? Start with diverse stakeholders and play to your strengths! Institute Director, Kelle Steenblock, shares two plans this quarter to do just that.
New Year, New Workforce Needs: 4 Core Predictions for 2024
January 18, 2024
Happy New Year! After a groundbreaking 2023, the Institute offers our four core predictions for what advancements in genomics will mean for the care delivery workforce in 2024.
Takeaways and Turning Points: An Update from our Director
November 27, 2023
Kelle Steenblock, Director of the Institute for Genomics, Workforce & Leadership, shares initial takeaways garnered from genomics stakeholders throughout the 2023 conference season.
The 3 Cs of Conference Season: Convene, Connect, Contribute
October 11, 2023
Before attending genetics and genomics conferences this fall, the Institute team shares the meaning and mission behind their attendance in this month’s blog.
A Most Meaningful Typo: Director of “Thoughtful” Leadership
September 21, 2023
In this month's blog, Kelly Athman, Director of Thought Leadership, shares her "why" and perspective on the importance of patient voice in the work of the Institute.
Put People Back in Healthcare: The Genomics Workforce Problem
August 9, 2023
This is the first blog from Kelle Steenblock, Director of the Institute for Genomics Education, Workforce & Leadership at Sarah Lawrence College. In this blog, she highlights the current challenges in the genomics workforce and why Sarah Lawrence College is ready to meet these challenges head on through collaboration with the genomics community.