PMWC - Precision Medicine World Conference

Africa's unparalleled genetic diversity presents both a challenge and an opportunity to advance precision medicine, with a focus on leveraging pharmacogenetics to improve drug efficacy and reduce adverse reactions.

Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD, discusses the role of stress-activated base editors like ADAR1p150 and APOBEC enzymes in cancer progression and highlights innovative approaches to halt these processes and improve therapeutic outcomes.

γδ T cells are emerging as a transformative immunotherapy approach in oncology, offering unique mechanisms for targeting hematologic and solid tumors, with clinical trials demonstrating promising survival outcomes and durable immune responses.

Edward Kim, MD, MBA, discusses critical points of patient leakage in precision medicine, emphasizing the role of multidisciplinary teams in streamlining care, managing medications, and improving patient outcomes.

Edward Kim, MD, MBA, highlights the challenges of patient disengagement, data fragmentation, and provider education in precision medicine, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches to enhance patient outcomes, particularly in oncology.

Sara Rogers, PharmD, discusses the value of the Precision Medicine World Conference 2025 for pharmacy professionals, highlighting key sessions and opportunities aimed to advance precision medicine and pharmacogenomic (PGx) practices.

Naga Vara Kishore Pillarsetty, PhD, discusses advancements in radiopharmaceuticals for cancer therapy, noting common supply chain challenges, radiation safety measures, and patient misconceptions with the use of these drugs.