WHY WE ARE LEADERS IN THE FIELD
WHY WE ARE LEADERS IN THE FIELD
INNOVATIVE
The AGHI is one of the nation ’ s first statewide efforts to harness the power of genomic analysis in helping identify those who are at risk for diseases because of genetic abnormalities and to drive continuing research into genetic contributors to health and disease .
APPRECIATIVE
UAB is grateful for a longstanding history of support from the Alabama Legislature . The AGHI is honored to be able to benefit the citizens of our state by providing the opportunity to be involved in precision medicine
COLLABORATIVE
Alabama is fortunate to have two nationally recognized institutions that are leaders in genomic medicine . Combining the expertise of UAB – an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center – with that of HudsonAlpha , a leading U . S . genomic center , enhances our capability to transform how we practice medicine .
COMPREHENSIVE
All AGHI activities , policies , and procedures are carried out under the highest ethical standards to protect participant privacy , autonomy , confidentiality , and equity . The AGHI Oversight Committee ensures that maximum value is provided to participants , the research community , and the state of Alabama . Additionally , AGHI has five working groups made up of experts leading defined areas of responsibility , including bioethics , biobanking and bioinformatics , education , genomics , and participant and provider engagement .
RESPONSIVE
The AGHI regularly seeks diverse voices and perspectives through community engagement efforts including town hall meetings , key informant interviews and facilitated deliberative process groups . Feedback from enrolled participants , community leaders , health care providers and business leaders is used to improve ongoing efforts to maintain the highest ethical approach to recruitment , enrollment , education , and return of results .
4 Alabama Genomic Health Initiative Annual Report