Jeffrey P. Harrison
University of North Florida, USA
Title: Personalized Healthcare: From Research to Practice
Biography
Biography: Jeffrey P. Harrison
Abstract
Over the past decade, healthcare researchers have spent hundreds of millions of dollars in sequencing the first human genome. In addition, there is significant research in the use of stem cells to regenerate specialized tissue for treatment of individual patients. This session will address the use of this research to bring “Personalize Healthcare” to the patient. I will discuss the use of Human Genomics and other stem cell therapies across the continuum of Healthcare services. Specifically, I will explore the appropriate use of these new clinical technologies as an opportunity to enhance Palliative Care programs. The growth of “Personalized Healthcare” requires the creation of collaborative relationships between researchers, clinicians and healthcare leadership as process-focused care continues to develop. The growth of “Personalized Care” facilitates innovation across the continuum of healthcare practice and may be a cost effective approach to improving healthcare quality.