Speaker ICGW 2024 Dr. Jakris Eu-ahsunthornwattana
Dr. Jakris Eu-ahsunthornwattana Main idea: Explaining precision medicine, complex traits, and the challenges of implementing genetic knowledge in healthcare. Important points: Precision medicine: Using genetic and other information to guide more accurate diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Complex traits: Most diseases are influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors, making them challenging to predict and treat […]
Speaker ICGW 2024 Dr. Thidathip Wongsurawat
Dr. Thidathip Wongsurawat Main idea:Introducing nanopore technology for pharmacogenetic innovation in Thailand. Important points: Nanopore technology: A new sequencing method that can rapidly analyze DNA sequences. Pharmacogenomics application: Using genetic information to guide drug prescriptions and prevent adverse reactions. Preventive medicine model: Advocating for genetic testing before drug use to prevent side effects and promote […]
Speaker ICGW 2024 Dr. Charies N. Rotimi
Dr. Charies N. Rotimi Main idea: Discussing human genetic diversity, its implications for health, and the importance of including diverse populations in genetic research.Important points: African genetic diversity: Africa has the highest genetic diversity due to human evolutionary history. Genetic adaptations: Different populations have genetic adaptations to their environments, influencing health outcomes. Representation in research: […]
icgw 2024 Session 4
Session 4: Improving Healthcare Systems and Healthcare Policy for Wellness: Creating Environments for Equity This session focuses on the role of healthcare systems and healthcare policy in promoting wellness and reducing disparities. It examines policies related to healthcare access, social determinants of health, health equity, and their impact on wellness outcomes. Strategies for advocating for […]
icgw 2024 Session 3
Session 3: Community Approaches to Wellness: Empowering Individuals and Promoting Equity This session highlights the importance of community engagement and social support in achieving wellness and reducing disparities. It explores community-based interventions, grassroots initiatives, and the role of social determinants of health in shaping wellness outcomes. In this session, important questions to be discussed are: […]
icgw 2024 Session 2
Session 2: Balancing Lives: Lifestyle, Wellness, and Health Equity This session will explore how lifestyle (such as diet, exercise, stress management, etc.) profoundly influences overall wellness and health outcomes, while also scrutinizing potential variations in these impacts across diverse population groups. Additionally, the session will examine the key lifestyle factors contributing to health disparities and […]
icgw 2024 Session 1
Session 1: Bridging the Genetic Gap: Promoting Wellness and Health Equity This conference session aims to delve into the intricate relationships between genetics, wellness and health disparities. As genetic research continues to advance, it becomes increasingly important to understand how genetic factors can contribute to disparities in health outcomes across diverse populations. This session will […]
icgw 2024
The International Conference on GoldenZone Wellness 2024 “Wellness in the World of Disparity” 27 June 2024 Kompass Campus, Bangkok, Thailand Economic, social, and technological changes, particularly in healthcare development, have resulted in societal disparities. At the same time, the modern lifestyle has led to an increase in life expectancy, accompanied by a growing prevalence of […]
icgw 2022 Session 4
Session 4: Duplicating Aged-Friendly Environmental Factors to Create Areas where People Live longer, healthier and happier Several studies have estimated that environmental and lifestyle factors can account for 75% of the oldest old’s longevity, while the gene explains for only 25%. But environmental factors (including political, social, economic and physical environments) have not been given […]
icgw 2022 Session 3
Session 3: Decoding Lifestyles and Behavior for Longevity, Healthiness and Happiness The findings or recommendations on behavior and lifestyles obtained from the centenarian studies in areas with the higher concentration of oldest old have been criticized on some issues, such as black box in methodology or lack of scientific evidence that describes the relationship between […]