Program
The 1st Genomics-Informed Nursing Symposium will be organized in collaboration with University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science and Tampere University of Applied Sciences and GenoNurse Project.
on March 15-16, 2023 in Kuopio, Finland
Venue: Medistudia, Yliopistonranta 1 A, Room MS301 Auditorium
Program
Day 1 – Wednesday 15th March 2023, Eastern European Time (EET)
| 8.30-9.45 | Registration on-site and online admission |
| 10:00-10:15 | Welcome Remarks Dean Jussi Pihlajamäki, University of Eastern Finland Professor Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen, University of Eastern Finland |
| 10.15-10.45 | Keynote Speaker 1: Genomics in Finland – Where are we now and where do we see Finland in the future? Research Professor Perola Markus, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare |
| 10.45-11.15 | Keynote Speaker 2: Integration of Genomics in Nursing Education Associate Professor Emma Tonkin, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education; University of South Wales, UK |
| 11.15-11:45 | Importance of collaboration in advancing genomics RDI specialist Dr. Maria Salomaa, Tampere University of Applied Sciences |
| 11:45-13.00 | Lunch Break (self-paid) |
| 13.00-13.30 | Presentation 1: Precision medicine revolutionizing clinical work Adjunct Professor, Research Director Eino Solje, University of Eastern Finland |
| 13.30-14.30 | Keynote Speaker 3: Genomic translation into nursing education and practice Dr. Kathleen Calzone, Research Geneticist and Head of the Genomic Healthcare Section in the Genetics Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA |
| 14:30-14:45 | Coffee Break |
| 14.45-15.15 | Presentation 2: Genetic-genomic education for nurses Associate Professor Linda D. Ward, Clemson University School of Nursing, USA |
| 15.15-17.15 | Workshop: Storytelling as a Method in Genomics-Informed Nursing Education Associate Professor Emma Tonkin, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education; University of South Wales, UK Dr Rhian Morgan, Education and Engagement Manager, Wales Gene Park, UK Workshop Facilitators |
Day 2 – Thursday, 16th March 2023, Eastern European Time (EET)
| 9.00-9.15 | Registration onsite and online admission |
| 9.15-10.15 | Keynote Speaker 4: Storytelling in genomic informed nursing care Associate Professor Emma Tonkin, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education; University of South Wales, UK |
| 10.15-10.30 | Coffee Break |
| 10.30-11.00 | Presentation 3: Genomics Curriculum Development: Case TAMK Adjunct Professor, Principal Lecturer Arja Halkoaho, University of Eastern Finland, Tampere University of Applied Sciences |
| 11:00-11:15 | Research Presentation 1: Ethical aspects of genomics in nursing Doctoral researcher, Senior Lecturer Mari Laaksonen, Tampere University, Tampere University of Applied Sciences |
| 11:15-11:30 | Research Presentation 2: Ethical aspects in longitudinal studies Doctoral Researcher, Senior Lecturer Nina Smolander, University of Eastern Finland, Tampere University of Applied Science |
| 11:30-11:45 | Research Presentation 3: Effectiveness of web-based genomics nursing education intervention for undergraduate nursing students: a randomized controlled trial Doctoral researcher, Project Researcher Anndra Parviainen, University of Eastern Finland |
| 11:45-12:00 | Research Presentation 4: Genomic risk perceptions of multifactorial disease Doctoral researcher, Senior Lecturer Elisa Airikkala, Tampere University, Tampere University of Applied Sciences |
| 12.00-13.00 | Lunch Break (self-paid) |
| 13.00-13.30 | Presentation 4: Clinical Practice – Nurse’s expertise in supporting patients with a genetic condition Mari Väätäinen, RN, Clinically specialized nurse, genetics nurse, Kuopio University Hospital |
| 13.30-14:45 | Panel Discussion: What we have learnt? Closing the day Panel hosts: Nina Smolander, UEF, TAMK Panel Members: Emma Tonkin, University of South Wales, UK Arja Halkoaho, TAMK Dr. Maria Salomaa, RDI specialist, TAMK Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen, UEF Anndra Parviainen,UEF |
| 14:45-15:00 | Closing Remarks – Moving forward! Professor Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen, UEF |
| 15:00 | Closing Coffee |