Speaker(s): 

William A. McLaughlin, PhD, Associate Professor of Computational Biology, Department of Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine - has nothing to disclose

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

1. Describe example resources that map proteins to biological functions, medications, and disease associations.
2. Explain how protein functions can be integrated to prioritize proteins and medications for a selected disease.
3. Summarize examples of drug repositioning candidates predicted to be clinically useful, including candidates for sarcoidosis and Alzheimer’s disease.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Candice Laubach, MBA, Christa Martin, PhD, Jennifer Nunamaker, Christian Lynch, MPH, Eric Wright, PharmD, MPH, Adam Buchanan, MS, MPH, CGC, and David Rolston, MD, FACP have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None