P473: Minding the gaps: Integrating family history, genomic medicine, and public health in pipeline training and community engagement since 2017

Genetics in Medicine Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Valentina Vanos, Maria-Fernanda Baragano, Clio Jabine, Wondimagegn Tibebu Tilahun, Alyssa DiPaolo, Suhani Govind, Hannah Thomas, Jiya Patil, Saumya Prakash Srivastava, Justina Miao, Ishanvi Karthikeyan, Cyd Lacanienta
+4 more Brittany Jenkins-Lord, Panagis Galiatsatos, Weiyi Mu, Joann Norma Bodurtha
DOI: 10.1016/j.gimo.2026.103965
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Abstract

Family health history (FH) is a simple yet powerful tool for identifying genetic risk and promoting communication about prevention, screening, and wellness. Despite its accessibility, FH remains underused, particularly in communities facing barriers such as limited health literacy, competing priorities, and lower levels of trust in traditional healthcare systems. Since 2017, the Day at the Market program (D@M) has provided a community-based setting for engagement between Johns Hopkins students and East Baltimore residents, using FH as a bridge among genomics, public health, and community engagement.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Genetics Bioinformatics and Biomedical Research Health and Medical Education Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

Publication details

Journal / source
Genetics in Medicine Open
Volume
4
Pages
103965–103965
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN