Speaker Profile
M.D., Professor of Medicine (Primary Care and Population Health), Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford
Biography
Dr. Latha Palaniappan is a globally recognized physician, researcher, and educator specializing in precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, and preventive cardiology. As a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, her work focuses on advancing personalized approaches to healthcare, particularly in optimizing treatments for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.Dr. Palaniappan served as a Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Australia in 2022-2023, where she collaborated with leading institutions to implement precision medicine strategies, integrating genomic research into clinical practice and enhancing healthcare delivery systems.Dr. Palaniappan has authored over 260 peer-reviewed publications, and serves as an editor for the Journal of Personalized Medicine, making significant contributions to the practical application of genomic science in medicine. She is a leading advocate for integrating pharmacogenomics (PGx) into routine care, addressing barriers such as cost, insurance coverage, and provider education.At PMWC 2025, Dr. Palaniappan will discuss challenges in implementing pharmacogenomics and strategies to accelerate its adoption.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2025 Silicon Valley
Track Chair:
Kristine Ashcraft, YouScript
Program Theme: Addressing Persistent PGx Myths
- PMWC 2025 Award Ceremony:
Luminary Honoree: Philip E. Empey, UPMC
Pioneer Honoree: Collen Masimirembwa, University of the Witwatersrand
- Keynote: Genomic Diversity in Africa: Pharmacogenetics and Clinical Applications
- Collen Masimirembwa, University of the Witwatersrand
- PGx is Expensive and Insurance Coverage is Limited (PANEL)
Chair: Jai Patel, Atrium Health
- Lena Chaihorskym, Alva10
- Mark Fleury, ACS CAN
- Kristine Ashcraft, YouScript
- Alison L. Quinn, Kaiser - Science Backing PGx is Limited (PANEL)
Chair: Sara Rogers, American Society of Pharmacovigilance
- Russ Altman, Stanford
- Philip E. Empey, UPMC
- Jeff Shaman, Coriell Life Sciences
- PGx is Hard to Implement (PANEL)
Chair: Kristine Crews, St Jude
- Suzanne Stevens, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
- Deepak Voora, VA
- Jennifer Wick, The Christ Hospital Health Network
- Latha Palaniappan, Stanford - Fireside Chat
Chair: Damon Hostin, Illumina
- Dan Hertz, University of Michigan - What will It Take to Make PGx the Standard of Care? (PANEL)
Chair: Kristine Ashcraft, YouScript
- Alan Venook, UCSF/ NCCN
- Gary Marchant, ASU
- Dan Hertz, University of Michigan
- Deepak Voora, VA
