Speaker Profile
M.D., M.Phil., Regional Director and Assoc. Chief, Kaiser
Biography
Dr. Manace is a practicing medical geneticist, KP Northern California Regional Director for Precision Medicine Genomics, and Associate Chief for Regional Genetics Screening Tracking where she leads multidisciplinary teams through transformational change in genetic care delivery. Dr. Manaces research focuses on innovation in delivery science, and she is a member of the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Investigational Review Board and Co-Chair for Research Quality and Compliance. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco. She has published and spoken on scientific, ethical legal and social implications, and heath information technology in Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine in the US and internationally.
Talk
While there is ample evidence and literature to support mainstreaming genomics for equitable access across diverse populations, the culture change and logistics raises significant barriers, even in medical organizations centered around prevention and total health. By breaking the components into manageable segments, more can access the clinical and financial benefits of personalized medicine.
Clinical Dx Showcase:
Kaiser Permanente
The Permanente Medical Group is a physician-lead group practice contracting with the Kaiser Hospital and Health Plan Foundation to deliver primary to quaternary care across 4.5 million members in Northern California.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2025 Silicon Valley
The PMWC 2025 Data Applications in Clinical Diagnostics Showcase will provide a 15-30 minute time slot for selected organizations, including commercial companies, clinical testing labs, and medical research institutions, to present their latest advancements, insights, applications, and technologies to an audience of clinicians, leading investigators, academic institutions, pharma and biotech, investors, and potential clients. We will learn about new technologies and findings that promise expedited, cost-effective, and accurate clinical diagnosis for early disease detection, treatment decisions, and disease prevention.
- Clinical Dx/Oncology (including Liquid Biopsy)
- Clinical Dx/Cardio Vascular
- Clinical Dx/Neurodegenerative
