2016 Symposium Welcome

Today I will discuss two transformative events that reflect the goals we have had since we started these symposia.
First, after working each year to adjust the balance between hard science (with lots of omics) and the social sciences (which are also hard), we may have finally found the mix that feels right for what we are trying to do at these symposia. I will discuss this a bit so those of you so inclined can send me emails about your own ideas. Our goals continue to be that we reach both scientists and others, and allow the dialogue we crave and need.

Second, after lots of discussion with many friends and colleagues, we have chosen a project through which we can contribute to improved health care in Colorado and beyond. We have expanded our core working group and have written a plan for the project, and with only some trepidation I will share the plan with you. I will provide contact information so those of you so inclined can volunteer to help make the project come to fruition. We hope to make the plan into a reality in the next months.