Race, Ethnicity, and Clinical Utility in Cancer Genetics - Webinar - Ambry Genetics

This webinar examines how race and ethnicity relate to cancer genetic testing results, including classification challenges, cancer-risk associations by subtype, and limitations in clinical interpretation. It uses study findings to discuss improving the utility of genetic testing for populations experiencing health inequalities.

Syllabus

Intro
Defining race & ethnicity
Lack of standard definitions/protocols for diversity measures in clinical genetics
Race & ethnicity, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Examples of cancer health disparities in racial/ethnic minorities
Checkpoint #1
Race/ethnicity classification
Checkpoint #2
Cancer risk associations by subtype
Checkpoint #3
Limitations
Study team