Subcommittee on Precision Medicine
Committee Roster
Chair
Akiko聽Shimamura,聽MD, PhD
聽('24)
Vice Chair
Annette
聽S.聽Kim,聽MD, PhD
聽('24)
Appointed Members
Pamela
聽S.聽Becker,聽MD, PhD
聽('25)
John
聽C.聽Byrd,聽MD
聽('25)
Ann-Kathrin聽Eisfeld,聽MD
聽('24)
Kathleen聽Freson,聽PhD
聽('26)
Caroline
聽A.聽Heckman,聽PhD
聽('24)
Jatinder
聽K.聽Lamba,聽PhD
聽('25)
Charles
聽G.聽Mullighan,聽MD
聽('24)
Kim
聽E.聽Nichols,聽MD
聽('24)
Elli聽Papaemmanuil,聽PhD
聽('25)
Steven
聽Z.聽Pavletic,聽MD, PhD
聽('25)
Daniel
聽Aaron聽Pollyea,聽MD
聽('25)
Andrew
聽W.聽Roberts,聽MBBS, PhD
聽('24)
Peter聽Valk,聽PhD
聽('26)
Matthew
聽J.聽Walter,聽MD
聽('24)
Lachelle
聽D聽Weeks,聽MD, PhD
聽('26)
Arun聽Wiita,聽MD, PhD
聽('25)
Liaisons
Faith聽Davies,聽MD
聽('24)
聽-聽
Jonathan聽Gerber,聽MD
聽('24)
聽-聽
Staff Liaison
碍别濒濒测听搁辞蝉别,听笔丑顿
Committee Mandate
The increased use of genome sequencing and genomic profiling in research and the clinical settings has significantly improved the diagnosis and treatment of hematologic diseases by identifying unique genomic variations. Investigation of these variations, in combination with alterations in the proteome and metabolome, can identify contributors to disease and drug resistance and vulnerabilities to target therapeutically. ASH has an ongoing interest in enhancing precision medicine and the application of Omics profiling of malignant and classical hematological conditions.
The Subcommittee on Precision Medicine, a subcommittee of the Committee on Scientific Affairs, aims to improve the use of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data in clinical care, research, and education. The subcommittee aims to develop strategies to improve and disseminate:
路 The utility of bioinformatics and cloud-based tools for the interpretation of germline and somatic variants during the process of genetic testing, including from racial and ethnic minority groups.
路 The applicability of germline and somatic variant testing and advocate for its access and reimbursement.
路 The importance of standardized collection of clinical data with Omics profiling.
路 The utility and functional significance of germline and somatic genomic variation.
路 The use of Omics data for disease prevention, guiding treatment decisions, and monitoring disease progression and/or measurable residual disease.
路 Pharmacogenomics in hematology.
路 Incorporation of new technologies including functional drug screening and large public genome data sets for precision medicine.
The chair and vice chair of the Subcommittee on Precision Medicine each serve one-year terms with the immediate past chair serving another one-year term on the subcommittee as a member. If not already a member of the Committee on Scientific Affairs, the chair of the Subcommittee on Precision Medicine serves as a liaison to the Committee on Scientific Affairs.
Members of the Subcommittee on Precision Medicine are appointed to three-year staggered terms (with the possibility of renewal once) and include experts focused on both malignant and classical hematology. The membership includes liaison members from the Committee on Educational Affairs, the Committee on Practice, and the Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence.
Members of the Subcommittee on Precision Medicine are required to participate in regularly scheduled conference calls and possibly one in-person meeting if deemed necessary.
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