AGENDA | AGBT Precision Health

2026 AGBT Precision Health Meeting Agenda

Advances in Precision Therapeutics and AI in Genomic Medicine

11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Hospitality Desk

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pre-Conference Workshops

Join hands-on, expert-led sessions exploring tools, case studies, and practical approaches in precision health.

Day One

Theme: Foundations and Frontiers of Genomic Medicine
This evening grounds attendees in where genomic medicine stands today and where it is headed, setting a shared framework for advances in discovery, clinical application, and emerging technologies explored throughout the meeting.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Welcome Cocktail Hour

Session I:

Genomic Medicine Today and Tomorrow

This opening session reflects on the evolution of genomic medicine from foundational discoveries to present-day clinical impact. Speakers will examine key scientific and translational milestones while offering perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of genomic and precision medicine.

5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Opening Remarks, Welcome (Co-Chairs)

AGBT Precision Health Service Award
Recipient: Michael Talkowski

5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Richard Lifton, President, Rockefeller University

5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Diana Bianchi, National Institutes of Health (former)

6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Dan Geschwind, University of California, Los Angeles

6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Abstract-Selected Talk

7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Abstract-Selected Talk

7:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception & Buffet Dinner

Day Three

Theme: From Insight to Impact in Rare Disease Genomic Medicine

Sessions focus on how advances in genomic medicine for rare disease move from discovery to real-world impact, spanning implementation in clinical settings, lived-patient experience, and translation into therapeutic development.

6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Rise & Shine with AGBT (optional activity)

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hospitality Desk

Session V:

Implementation of Precision Health and Clinical Impacts
This session examines how genomic insights are integrated into clinical care, with a focus on the roles of environment, nutrition, and early-life exposures in shaping disease risk and outcomes. Speakers will highlight emerging evidence and approaches that inform precision health strategies across the lifespan.

9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.

Niall Lennon, Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT

9:25 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Kiran Musunuru, University of Pennsylvania

9:50 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Jenny Taylor, University of Oxford

10:15 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Theodore G. Drivas, University of Pennsylvania

10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.

Abstract-Selected Talk

10:55 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Coffee Break

Session VI

Patient’s Perspective
This session brings precision health into human focus through the lived experience of a patient whose journey spans childhood cancer, survivorship, and active participation in genomic research. Joined by family and physician perspectives, the conversation explores how advances in genomic medicine shape care across time, from diagnosis and treatment to discovery and contribution, offering a moment of reflection on partnership, perseverance, and responsibility within the precision health community.

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Fireside Chat: A Life Shaped by Precision Health
Moderator: Richard Wilson, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

AGBT Lunch and Workshop

Session VII:

Advances in Therapeutic Discovery to Development
This session highlights the translation of genetic insights into therapeutic strategies for rare diseases. Talks will span functional studies, target discovery, and approaches to individualized treatment, illustrating how genomic research informs the development of precision therapies.

2:00 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Fyodor Urnov, Intellia and University of California-Berkeley

2:25 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Goncalo Abecasis, Regeneron Genetics Center

2:50 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Nadav Ahituv, University of California-San Francisco

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Abstract-Selected Talk

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Abstract-Selected Talk

3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closing Reflections

Meeting Co-Chairs:

Gail Jarvik, University of Washington, Seattle

Stephen Montgomery, Stanford University

Richard Wilson, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sips & Science: A Sunset Cruise with AGBT (Tentative)
A crossover networking event bringing together attendees for an evening of relaxed, meaningful connection across institutions and specialties. This private yacht cruise includes dinner, drinks, and coastal sunset views, offering space to reflect on shared goals in advancing precision health and rare disease research. RSVP required; space is limited.

Day Two

Theme: Intelligence, Ethics, and Discovery in Genomic Medicine
Explore how advances in artificial intelligence and computational genomics are reshaping discovery and clinical application, while also examining the ethical, regulatory, and societal considerations that accompany their adoption in precision health.

7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Hospitality Desk

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

AGBT Women’s Networking Breakfast (RSVP Required)
Join us for the inaugural Women’s Networking Event at Precision Health, a breakfast gathering focused on connection, mentorship, and shared experiences among women advancing science and precision health.

Session II:

AI for Genomic Medicine and Diagnostics
This session examines how artificial intelligence and advanced computational methods are reshaping the interpretation of genomic data and its application in clinical care. Talks will explore AI-driven approaches to variant interpretation, gene regulation, and disease biology, with particular attention to neurological disease, as well as the translation of genomic insights into actionable diagnostics and precision medicine strategies.

9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.

Alexis Battle, Johns Hopkins University

9:25 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Sara Mostafavi, Genentech

9:50 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Marilyn Ritchie, University of Pennsylvania

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Abstract-Selected Talk

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Coffee Break

Session III:
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

The Great Debate

Modernizing Informed Consent for Genomic Medicine As genomic medicine expands into routine care and large scale data sharing, informed consent has become a critical and complex challenge. In this Great Debate session, panelists will question whether current consent models are fit for purpose and explore how digital and AI enabled tools could support scalable, inclusive, and trustworthy participation while preserving transparency, understanding, and patient trust.

Moderator:
Heidi Rehm, PhD, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard; Massachusetts General Hospital

Panelists:

Kyle Brothers, Norton Children's Research Institute
Moran Snir, NEST
Jenny Taylor, Genomics England
Monica Wojcik, Boston Children's Hospital

11:50 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Poster Flash Talks

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

AGBT Lunch

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dessert with Sponsors

2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Sponsor Talks

Hear from industry partners advancing tools, platforms, and diagnostics supporting genomic innovation.

2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

Gold Sponsor: GeneDx

2:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bronze Sponsor: Twist Bioscience

Session IV:

Rare Disease Mechanisms and Innovation

This session explores recent advances in understanding and addressing rare genetic diseases, highlighting progress in disease mechanism discovery, functional genomics, and the translation of insights into therapeutic strategies. Speakers will share perspectives spanning clinical investigation, experimental models, and emerging approaches to treatment.

2:50 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Andrew Stergachis, University of Washington, Seattle

3:15 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Monica Wojcik, Boston Children's Hospital

3:40 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Poster Flash Talks

Brief Abstract-selected Poster Presentations

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Poster Session, Sponsor Reception, and Dinner

Hors d’oeuvres & Posters: 4:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m. 

Odd # Posters: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
Even # Posters: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Dinner & Desserts: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Sponsor Social

2026 AGBT Precision Health Meeting Agenda

11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Day One

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Session I:

5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.​

5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

7:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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