Abstract
The disruptive advances in genomics contributed to achieve higher levels of precision in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This scientific advance entails the need for greater literacy for all healthcare professionals. Our study summarizes the training initiatives conducted worldwide in cancer genomics field for healthcare professionals. We conducted a web search of the training initiatives aimed at improving healthcare professionals’ literacy in cancer genomics undertaken worldwide by using two search engines (Google and Bing) in English language and conducted from 2003 to 2021. A total of 85,649 initiatives were identified. After the screening process, 36 items were included. The majority of training programs were organized in the United States (47%) and in the United Kingdom (28%). Most of the initiatives were conducted in the last five years (83%) by universities (30%) and as web-based modalities (80%). In front of the technological advances in genomics, education in cancer genomics remains fundamental. Our results may contribute to provide an update on the development of educational programs to build a skilled and appropriately trained genomics health workforce in the future.
Highlights
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide and a major public health issue [1].The rampant discovery of more and more genes associated with disease risk and the rapid advancement of genomic technologies led to the wide application of genomics into clinical practice [2]
If physicians do not understand the nature of genomics and how it applies to clinical practice, they may not believe the impact of such advancements in clinical practice [7]
Cancer genomics education is a focus of a recent European project, entitled the Innovative Partnership for Action against Cancer Joint Action (JA)
Summary
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide and a major public health issue [1].The rampant discovery of more and more genes associated with disease risk and the rapid advancement of genomic technologies led to the wide application of genomics into clinical practice [2]. Cancer genomics education is a focus of a recent European project, entitled the Innovative Partnership for Action against Cancer (iPAAC) Joint Action (JA) This JA aims to develop innovative approaches to advances in cancer control, addressing cancer prevention, approaches to the use of genomics in cancer control and care, cancer information and registries, improvements and challenges in cancer care, innovative cancer treatments, and the governance of integrated cancer control [9]. Within this JA, we provided a comprehensive map of training initiatives conducted in cancer genomics field and directed to healthcare professionals at a global level.
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