Living Younger Longer with the Power of Precision Medicine
Right Treatment, Right Patient, Right Time
Unlock the Future of Healthcare: Personalized, Precise, and Powerful
Imagine a world where healthcare is tailored just for you — where treatment and prevention strategies are designed around your unique genes, lifestyle, and environment. Precision medicine is revolutionizing the way we approach health by moving away from the "one-size-fits-all" method and embracing cutting-edge advancements in genomics, artificial intelligence, and patient-centered research.
This emerging approach allows doctors and researchers to predict with greater accuracy which treatments will work best for you — ensuring that the right care is delivered at the right time. With precision medicine, you're not just a patient; you're an individual whose needs are understood and addressed on a personal level.
Join us in exploring this groundbreaking field and discover how it’s reshaping the future of disease prevention and treatment while providing smarter, more effective care.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PDT
12 noon - 3:00 p.m. CDT
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT
Livestream via Zoom Webinar
10:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
C. Kent Kwoh, MD, MACR
Director, the University of Arizona Arthritis Center
The Charles A.L. and Suzanne M. Stephens Endowed Chair in Rheumatology
Professor of Medicine and Medical Imaging
Professor Emeritus of Medicine
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
10:05 - 10:45 a.m.
Opening Session: The Healing Power of Breath
This session will introduce practical breathwork techniques aimed at promoting relaxation, enhancing mental clarity, and supporting overall health.
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Eva M. Holtby Endowed Keynote Presentation
Cracking the Code on Health:
The Power and Promise of Precision Medicine
Kenneth Ramos, MD, PhD
Professor of Translational Medical Sciences
Alkek Chair of Medical Genetics
Executive Director, Institute of Biosciences and Technology
Director, Center for Genomic and Precision Medicine
Associate Vice President for Research
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Services
Director, Center of Excellence in Cancer Research
Texas A&M University System
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion:
Revolutionizing Healthcare: What Precision Medicine Means for You
Join Dr. Richard Carmona, renowned leader in the global scientific community, as he leads a distinguished panel of experts exploring precision medicine and its impact on maximizing your healthspan.
Panel Moderator: Richard Carmona MD, MPH, FACS
17th Surgeon General of the United States
Laureate Professor, Public Health, Health Promotion Sciences & Community Environment and Policy
Distinguished Professor, Public Health
Clinical Professor, Pharmacy Practice-Science
Professor, Surgery
The University of Arizona
Chief of Health Innovation, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort
Panelists
C. Kent Kwoh, MD, MACR
Director, the University of Arizona Arthritis Center
The Charles A.L. and Suzanne M. Stephens Endowed Chair in Rheumatology
Professor of Medicine and Medical Imaging
Professor Emeritus of Medicine
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Valerie Schaibley, PhD
Associate Director, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
Manager, Academic Programs – Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
Assistant Professor, Cellular and Molecular Medicine
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Marvin Slepian, MD, JD
Regents Professor and Associate Department Head, Clinical & Industrial Affairs, Biomedical Engineering,
Director, Arizona Center for Accelerated Biomedical Innovation
Regents Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Regents Professor of Medical Imaging, Department of Medical Imaging
Regents Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine (Tucson), and Engineering; the University of Arizona Health Sciences
Todd Vanderah, PhD
Regents Professor
Co-Director, MD/PhD Dual Degree Program
Department Head, Pharmacology
Director, Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center
Member of the Graduate Faculty
Professor, Anesthesiology, BIO5 Institute, Neurology, Neuroscience - GIDP, Pharmacology, Physiological Sciences - GIDP
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, and the University of Arizona Health Sciences
About the Keynote Presenter
Kenneth Ramos, MD, PhD
Professor of Translational Medical Sciences
Alkek Chair of Medical Genetics
Executive Director, Institute of Biosciences and Technology
Director, Center for Genomic and Precision Medicine
Associate Vice President for Research
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Services, Texas A&M University System
Director, Center of Excellence in Cancer Research
Kenneth S. Ramos, MD, PhD, is an accomplished physician-scientist with designations in the National Academy of Medicine and National Academy of Sciences. He is a transformational leader recognized throughout the world for his scientific contributions in the areas of genomics, precision medicine and toxicology.
With formal training in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, Dr. Ramos is helping to steer the changing landscape of medicine, biotechnology and healthcare. In this context, he leads several translational, clinical research, and educational programs that integrate diverse approaches to elucidate genomic mechanisms of disease and to develop novel therapies for several oncologic, pulmonary, and vascular diseases.
Dr. Ramos has provided academic, executive, administrative, and scientific leadership in the areas of genetics and genomic medicine and toxicology at various academic institutions and over the course of his career has positively influenced the career of numerous clinicians and scientists engaged in medical, veterinary and pharmaceutical practice. He is deeply committed to initiatives that advance modern technological applications to improve quality of healthcare and reduce disease burden and health-associated costs.
The University of Arizona Arthritis Center Conference is held each May in conjunction with National Arthritis Awareness Month. The conference - held on a Saturday - features the Eva M. Holtby Endowed Keynote Presentation, along with additional sessions designed for those living with arthritis and related musculoskeletal diseases.