As genetic testing is an often confusing and complicated time for patients, the 3-panel discussion and speaker session will help to educate and empower participants to be confident in advocating for genetic testing. In alignment with the Dan McMenamin Endowment (DME) mission, this event strives to foster cooperation among patients, physicians, and researchers by educating patients on the complexities of collaborative care and offering resources to guide the patient in making informed treatment decisions.

Speakers:

• Antonio P. DeRosa, MS, MLIS, AHIP: Program Lead, Decision Navigation & Patient Support; Assistant Librarian, Oncology Consumer Health
• Guy Maytal, MD: Chief of Psycho-Oncology | Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
• Nicolas Robine, PhD, Msc: Director, Computational Biology (New York Genome Center)
• Ms. Nila Charles: Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) of the NYP/WCM Meyer Cancer Center; Co-Chair and Patient Advisor

Moderators: Andrea Betesh, MD: Assistant Professor of Medicine; Michelle Primiano, M.Sc., C.G.