Genetics and Genomics Committee

Interim Chair

Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG

Director of Patient Navigation Program Development;
Co-Director of Certification, AONN+

Mission
The mission of the Genetics and Genomics Committee is to empower and engage oncology nurses and patient navigators to play a role in linking patients and personalized medicine, with the ultimate goal of increasing access to genetic information for the purpose of shared decision-making.

2019 Highlights

• General session presentations at Midyear and Annual conferences
• Presented a joint AONN+/National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) webinar
• Committee members co-authored an article for JONS
• Initiated program development for the BRIDGE Program: Building Relationships in Developing Genetic/Genomic Education

2020 Goals

• Collaborate with the other AONN+ committees
• Host preconference symposium on genetics/genomics at the 2020 Annual Conference in New Orleans
• Present at least one more joint AONN+/NSGC webinar
• Collaborate with nursing leaders and industry partners to further develop the BRIDGE program
• Publish at least one article in JONS