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The Precision Insights podcast consists of inspiring conversations around precision medicine with industry thought leaders and innovators. Every two months (and sometimes more), we share the most cutting-edge technologies, processes, and initiatives in precision health.
Nita Limdi on mentorship, genomic research and race and equity issues in precision medicine
Precision Insights Podcast
33 minutes 40 seconds
4 years ago
Nita Limdi on mentorship, genomic research and race and equity issues in precision medicine
Nita Limdi, Professor at University of Alabama at Birmingham, who is also an amazing clinical pharmacist, renowned researcher and epidemiologist, joins us to talk about the power of mentorship, the way that genomic research is changing, and how race and issues of equity intersect with this important field.
Show Notes:
1:41 Dr. Limdi’s introduction to pharmacogenetics
2:55 The value of mentorship
6:03 Qualities of a good mentor and how to find a mentor
8:12 Academic research from a clinical pharmacist’s perspective
9:48 The evolution of pharmacogenetic research
15:36 How pharmacogenetic implementation may be changing
20:47 The intersection between race and genomics
25:13 Equity, race, and genomic research
30:16 Final thoughts: The importance of diversity in genomic research, the impact of genomic research on the overall scientific community, and the implementation of genomics in practice
Precision Insights Podcast
The Precision Insights podcast consists of inspiring conversations around precision medicine with industry thought leaders and innovators. Every two months (and sometimes more), we share the most cutting-edge technologies, processes, and initiatives in precision health.