ISCC-PEG Pharmacogenomics Learning Series

The Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Project Group has developed peer-reviewed online education for healthcare practitioners to advance pharmacogenomics in clinical practice. The activities below can be taken independently free of charge. The content is reviewed annually and the series is hosted online by the University of Pittsburgh.

Available Modules

Pharmacogenomics Nomenclature

Educates healthcare professionals about pharmacogenomics nomenclature and how to apply pharmacogenomics information into clinical decision making.

Author: Spoorthy Reddy, BS.

External Reviewers: Christina Aquilante, Pharm.D. and Kathleen Giacomini, Ph.D.

Pharmacogenomics Resources

Educates healthcare professionals about evidence-based pharmacogenomic resources from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC), and the Pharmacogenomics Knowledgebase (PharmGKB).

Authors: Philip Empey, Pharm.D., Ph.D. and Ben Brown, B.S.

External Reviewers: Kelly Caudle, Pharm.D., Ph.D. and Wendy Rubinstein, M.D., Ph.D.

Practical Aspects of Pharmacogenomics Implementation

Educates healthcare professionals about what elements are involved in implementing a simple population-focused, pharmacogenomic program.

Authors: Otito Frances Iwuchukwu, PharmD, PhD and Jenny Nguyen, PharmD, APh, BCPS

External Reviewers: Natasha Petry, PharmD, BCACP and Vivian K. Kawai, MD, MPH

Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacogenomic Testing

Educates healthcare professionals towards a better understanding of the benefits and limitations of direct-to-consumer pharmacogenomic testing, when to pursue confirmatory clinical testing, and how to interpret pharmacogenomic test results using evidence-based resources.

Author: Roseann S. Donnelly (Gammal), PharmD, BCPS

External Reviewers: Cyrine-Elaina Haidar, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FASHP and David Kisor, PharmD, FCP

Economics of Pharmacogenomic Testing

Provides a case study to demonstrate treatment regimen decisions through cost-benefit analysis based on genetic testing, individual patient medical information, and risk factors.

Author: Karen Niemchick, Ph.D.

External Reviewers: Joshua Peterson, M.D. and Caleb Bupp, M.D.

Navigating Pharmacogenomics Test Coverage in Medicare Populations

Explores key components of Medicare payer coverage guidance for pharmacogenomics testing including technical and documentation requirements.

Authors: BS, Christine Formea, Pharm.D., and Sara Rogers, Pharm.D., BCPS; Christine Formea, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FASHP; and Ben Brown, B.S.

External Reviewers: Jai Patel, Pharm.D., BCOP, CPP and Chet Robson, D.O., MHCDS, FAAFP

Coming Soon

Genetic Testing
Educates healthcare professionals about core concepts in pharmacogenomic testing including the differences between genotyping and sequencing, limitations of testing, and the regulatory landscape. Important factors are included to guide clinicians through selecting a testing laboratory, informed consent, and interpretation of test results.

Authors: Emili Leary, Pharm.D. and Philip Empey, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
External Reviewers TBD

Genotype-Guided Clopidogrel Treatment
Educates healthcare professionals about the impact of pharmacogenomic variability on clopidogrel effectiveness through a review of guidelines and case-based activities.

Author: Andrew A. Monte, M.D., Ph.D.
External Reviewers Dan Roden, M.D. and Alan Shuldiner, M.D.

Optimization of Psychiatric Treatment with Pharmacogenomics
Describes common genes associated with the effectiveness and safety of psychiatric medications as well as the impact of drug-drug interactions (phenoconversion) through case-based activities.

Authors: Keegan Hovland, BS; Andy Eugene, M.D., Ph.D., Daniel Mueller, M.D.
External Reviewers Chad Bousman, Ph.D. and Matthew Logalbo, M.D.

Videos from Healthcare Professionals' Genomics Education Week

Introducing the NIH Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) Pharmacogenomics Learning Series: New Peer-Reviewed Online Education for Healthcare Professionals

ISCC-PEG Pharmacogenomics Project Group
June 6, 2023

Last updated: July 31, 2024