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Pharmacogenomics: An Evidence Based, Actionable Tool for Improving Practice of Emergency Medicine


Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
IOMA - Iowa
Faculty:
Pramod Mahajan, PhD
Duration:
:57
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Objectives:

  • Define genomics, pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics and genetic variation
  • Understand rationale for use of pharmacogenomics for today’s medical practice
  • Describe five levels of genetic variations
  • Explain correlation of genetic variation(s) with pharmacological trait(s) of an individual
  • Outline select examples of actionable applications of pharmacogenomics to emergency medicine


Disclosures: Dr. Mahajan does not have any financial disclosures


The Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy:  IOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be put in writing and forwarded to IOMA Executive Director at ioma@ioma.org or IOMA, 6919 Vista Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

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Professor Mahajan earned a PhD in Biochemistry from University of Pune, India. He has extensive research and teaching experience in academia and biotechnology industry. He joined Drake University in 2010, and to date has secured over a million dollars in extramural and intramural research grants and led the establishment of the Ellis Pharmacogenomics Teaching and Research Laboratory at Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Mahajan has developed successful research collaborations with scientists in local, National and International institutions. Current research in the Mahajan lab focuses on (1) Understanding molecules and mechanisms of DNA Damage & Repair and (2) Developing genomic technologies for Healthcare Education & Research. Dr. Mahajan has 35 peer-reviewed publications and 33 issued US patents to his credit. 

Professor Mahajan serves on various committees of National and International professional organizations including the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and American Society of Human Genetics, American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and locally, the Heartland Global Health Consortium. He is passionate about enhancing genomics & biotechnology education for improving human health. Recently, Dr. Mahajan’s SoapyCilantro Practicum has been selected for the Iowa Governor’s STEM Scale Up scheme. This practicum consists of a week-long continuing education course for Iowa’s STEM teachers and a genomics education kit for 6-12 grade students. 


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