Speaker Profile
M.D., Ph.D., Director Center for Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, University of Michigan
Biography
Dr. Omenn’s research focuses on cancer proteomics and informatics. He leads the Proteomics Alliance for Cancer Research, the HUPO Plasma Proteome Project, the Driving Biological Problems Core of the National Center for Integrative Biomedical Informatics, and the Center for Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics. There are datasets for application of analytical tools, and there are research teams eager to engage in collaborative studies in each of these initiatives. He has long-standing interests in mechanisms of genetic predispositions to risks from environmental and occupational exposures, pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics, and science-based risk analyses. Gilbert Omenn is Professor of Internal Medicine, Human Genetics, and Public Health at the University of Michigan. He served as Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and as Chief Executive Officer of the University of Michigan Health System from 1997-2002. He is PI of the Michigan Life Sciences Corridor Proteomics Alliance for Cancer research program and leader of the international Human Proteome Organization (HUPO).
Session Abstract – PMWC 2017 Silicon Valley
Session Synopsis: This session explores the power of combining personalized genetic, clinical lab, and environmental/lifestyle data with tailored behavioral coaching to optimize wellness. Leveraging dense, dynamic, personal data clouds enables multi-omic, longitudinal analyses that can inspire novel approaches to biomarker discovery, insights into biological mechanisms of health, and the identification of “actionable possibilities” for relevant lifestyle interventions.
