🧬 Transforming Genomics into Clinical Intelligence

🔓 Unlock the Code. Empower the Clinician. Revolutionize the Future of Care.

📅 Event Details

📆 Date: Friday, August 21, 2026

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

📍 Location: Ballroom 101, UT Southwestern Medical Center

🏢 Address: Ballroom 101- 3000 Pegasus Park Drive, Dallas, TX 75247

🍽️ Lunch Provided | Networking Opportunity | Potential NGS Lab Tour

🚀 Why Attend?

The future of medicine isn't just personal—it's molecular.

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) has unlocked unprecedented access to genomic data. The challenge now is translating that data into actionable clinical intelligence that clinicians can use in real time.

❓ How do we transform raw genetic code into meaningful clinical decisions at the point of care?

Join DFW HIMSS and a distinguished group of clinicians, researchers, informaticists, and standards leaders for an immersive discussion on the future of precision medicine.

You'll explore:

✅ Precision Medicine Implementation

✅ Genomic Clinical Decision Support

✅ Rare Disease Innovation

✅ Research-to-Care Translation

✅ Global Genomics Standards & Interoperability

✅ AI, Data Quality, and Multi-Omics Informatics

✅ The Future of Genomics-Enabled Healthcare

Whether you're a healthcare executive, physician, researcher, informaticist, technology leader, or innovator, you'll leave with practical insights into how genomic intelligence is reshaping the future of patient care.

🎤 Featured Program

🏥 Session 1: The UTSW Precision Medicine Journey

Explore how UT Southwestern Medical Center is advancing precision medicine through the integration of genomic insights, clinical decision support, and EHR innovation.

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Tian Zhang

Associate Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Research Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UTSW

Nationally recognized expert in genitourinary oncology and precision therapeutics.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Mujeeb Basit

Cardiologist, Computer Scientist, and Informatics Executive Researcher

Leader in machine learning, predictive analytics, clinical decision support, and healthcare AI.

💻 Nathan Smith

Clinical Decision Analyst, UTSW

A genomics and informatics specialist helping transform laboratory findings into actionable point-of-care decision support.

⚙️ UTSW Clinical Decision Support & EMR Build Team

Learn how genomic insights are being embedded directly into modern clinical workflows.

🧩 Session 2: Implementing Research-Informed Care for Rare Disorders at Scale

👨‍🔬 Dennis Lal, PhD

Assistant Vice President & Executive Scientist for Pediatric Precision Health Cook Children's Health Care System

Executive Director, Center for Innovation in Health Informatics, UT Arlington

🎯 Featured Topic

"Implementing Research-Informed Care for Rare Disorders at Scale"

Dr. Lal is a globally recognized human geneticist and precision medicine leader focused on transforming genomic discoveries into scalable clinical systems.

Highlights include:

🔹 Enterprise precision medicine programs

🔹 Clinical genetics and genomics implementation

🔹 Variant management and interpretation platforms

🔹 Telemedicine-enabled precision care

🔹 Rare disease and epilepsy genomics leadership

📚 160+ Peer-Reviewed Publications

💰 Approximately $8 Million in Research Funding

🎓 More Than 1,000 Physicians and 300 Scientists Trained

🌎 Session 3: Global Genomic Standards & Genomics Development Around the World

🌐 Bron Kisler

Chair, ISO Genomics & Multi-Omics Informatics Committee

Join internationally recognized standards leader Bron Kisler for a fascinating look at how genomic interoperability is being built on a global scale.

Topics include:

🔹 International Genomics Standards

🔹 Multi-Omics Informatics

🔹 AI and Precision Medicine

🔹 Data Quality Frameworks

🔹 Healthcare Interoperability

🔹 Global Collaboration Across 35+ Nations

As a founder of CDISC, Mr. Kisler has been instrumental in shaping data standards that support clinical research and genomic healthcare worldwide.

🎙️ Session 4: Expert Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A

Engage directly with leaders transforming genomic innovation into practical patient care.

Panelists

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Tian Zhang

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Mujeeb Basit

💻 Nathan Smith

👨‍🔬 Dennis Lal, PhD

🌐 Bron Kisler

➕ Members of the UTSW Precision Medicine & Clinical Informatics Teams

Bring your questions and participate in a lively discussion on:

✅ Precision Medicine

✅ Rare Disease Innovation

✅ Clinical Decision Support

✅ Genomics Standards

✅ Research Translation

✅ Healthcare AI & Informatics

⏱️ Agenda at a Glance

Time	Session
🕚 11:00 AM	Welcome & Introductions
🍽️ 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM	Lunch & Networking
🏥 11:45 AM	The UTSW Precision Medicine Journey
🧩 12:00 PM	Implementing Research-Informed Care for Rare Disorders at Scale
🌎 12:15 PM	Transforming Genomics into Clinical Intelligence
🎙️ 12:30 PM	Expert Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
🤝 1:00 PM	Networking & Potential NGS Lab Tour

🔬 Exclusive Opportunity: Potential UTSW NGS Lab Tour

Go Behind the Scenes of Precision Medicine

Attendees may have the opportunity to visit the UTSW Next-Generation Sequencing Laboratory and observe the technologies helping shape the future of genomic medicine.

Visitors may see:

🧬 Advanced Sequencing Platforms

🤖 Laboratory Automation Technologies

📊 Bioinformatics Infrastructure

🖥️ Clinical Data Integration Workflows

🏥 Precision Medicine Operations

Tour availability remains subject to final confirmation. Space may be limited and additional details will be provided to registered attendees.

🌟 Event Takeaway

From Discovery to Decision: Translating Genomic Insights into Real-World Clinical Care

Join healthcare leaders, clinicians, researchers, and innovators as we explore how genomic science is becoming actionable clinical intelligence—improving outcomes, accelerating precision medicine, and transforming care for the patients of tomorrow.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Today!

This will be one of DFW HIMSS' most exciting educational programs of the year, bringing together experts in genomics, precision medicine, clinical informatics, standards development, and healthcare innovation.

Register today to secure your seat and receive updates regarding speaker announcements, room location details, and NGS lab tour availability.

Precision medicine is no longer the future—it's happening now. Come learn from the experts helping lead the transformation.

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