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)

8.30-9.45Registration on-site and online admission
10:00-10:15Welcome Remarks
Dean Jussi Pihlajamäki, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen, University of Eastern Finland
10.15-10.45Keynote 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
10.45-11.15Keynote Speaker 2: Integration of Genomics in Nursing Education
Associate Professor Emma Tonkin, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education; University of South Wales, UK
11.15-11:45Importance of collaboration in advancing genomics
RDI specialist Dr. Maria Salomaa, Tampere University of Applied Sciences
11:45-13.00Lunch Break (self-paid)
13.00-13.30Presentation 1: Precision medicine revolutionizing clinical work
Adjunct Professor, Research Director Eino Solje, University of Eastern Finland
13.30-14.30Keynote 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
14:30-14:45Coffee Break
14.45-15.15Presentation 2: Genetic-genomic education for nurses
Associate Professor Linda D. Ward, Clemson University School of Nursing, USA
15.15-17.15Workshop: 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)

9.00-9.15Registration onsite and online admission
9.15-10.15Keynote Speaker 4: Storytelling in genomic informed nursing care
Associate Professor Emma Tonkin, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education; University of South Wales, UK
10.15-10.30Coffee Break
10.30-11.00Presentation 3: Genomics Curriculum Development: Case TAMK
Adjunct Professor, Principal Lecturer Arja Halkoaho, University of Eastern Finland, Tampere University of Applied Sciences
11:00-11:15Research Presentation 1:  Ethical aspects of genomics in nursing
Doctoral researcher, Senior Lecturer Mari Laaksonen, Tampere University, Tampere University of Applied Sciences
 
11:15-11:30Research Presentation 2:  Ethical aspects in longitudinal studies
Doctoral Researcher, Senior Lecturer Nina Smolander,
University of Eastern Finland, Tampere University of Applied
Science
11:30-11:45Research 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
11:45-12:00Research Presentation 4: Genomic risk perceptions of multifactorial disease
Doctoral researcher, Senior Lecturer Elisa Airikkala, Tampere University, Tampere University of Applied Sciences
12.00-13.00Lunch Break (self-paid)
13.00-13.30Presentation 4: Clinical Practice – Nurse’s expertise in supporting patients with a genetic condition
Mari Väätäinen, RN, Clinically specialized nurse, genetics nurse, Kuopio University Hospital
13.30-14:45Panel 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
14:45-15:00Closing Remarks – Moving forward!
Professor Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen, UEF
15:00 Closing Coffee