TABLE 2.
Precision public health research priorities: themes from breakout session one.
| Research priority | Description | % votes n = 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity and access | Increase the diversity of participants included in precision public health research so that everyone has access to it | 19 |
| Evaluation | Standardize evaluation of precision public health interventions and research (e.g. clinical utility, cost-effectiveness, and patient-reported outcomes) | 21 |
| Research capacity | Advance training, mentorship and opportunities for researchers at all levels (particularly early career) in precision public health | 8 |
| Infrastructure | Identify data sources, leverage existing databases and improvements in how to store, access and link data from multiple sources | 9 |
| Implementation research | Support delivery and long-term sustainability of precision public health research initiatives and interventions | 15 |
| Workforce preparation | Prepare health professionals to deliver precision public health interventions, including appropriate training and education | 8 |
| Stakeholder engagement | Involve stakeholders (e.g., communities, payers etc.) at all stages of precision public health research | 10 |
| Public education | Increase public understanding of precision public health, genetic and genomic risk communication | 5 |
| Collaboration | Advance transdisciplinary and cross-industry partnerships in tackling precision public health challenges | 4 |
| Ethical considerations | Advance understanding about key ethical considerations in precision public health | 1 |