Jeffrey P. Harrison and Debra A Harrison
Department of Public Health, Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645, USA
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. Specifically, we will discuss the use of Human Genomics and other stem cell therapies to regenerate organs and treat pressure ulcers. The appropriate use of these new clinical technologies provides opportunities for significant improvements in healthcare quality as well as improvements in preventive health services. 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.
Keywords: Teaching Methodology, Lecture, Case Study on, From Research to Reality, Discussion/Question and Answer period.