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... During the workshop, speakers were asked to discuss major scientific and policy issues related to genomics and public health, examine major supports for and challenges to the translation of genetic research into population health benefits, and suggest approaches for the integration of genomic information into strategies for promoting health and preventing disease. The CDC also requested that the IOM committee prioritize issues and approaches raised during the workshop.
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... As described in the charge to the committee, the "Priorities" section of the report does contain committee conclusions regarding prioritization of issues raised by the presenters with suggestions for next steps.
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