public lecture: the DNA passport for medication

What if your medicines were not prescribed as a standard dosage, but were tailored precisely to your DNA? No more guesswork, but personalised therapy – safe, effective and personal. And therefore less chance of side effects and a greater chance of the therapy working? That is exactly what pharmacogenetics is all about, and where the Netherlands is a global leader!

During a special public lecture at De Doelen, you will gain a unique insight into this medical revolution. Professor Ron van Schaik of Erasmus MC explains how a simple DNA passport can prevent medication side effects and make treatments more effective.

Why this is interesting
· 5–7% of all hospital admissions are due to medication side effects.
· With a DNA passport for medication, the pharmacist can determine the right dose and the right medicine for you: this is already possible at every pharmacy in the Netherlands!
· The Netherlands is a global leader in DNA passports for medication: advice is available for more than 60 medicines at every pharmacy.

Part of a larger whole
The lecture is part of the largest European conference on pharmacogenetics, which is taking place this year at De Doelen. With hundreds of international experts in the city, this is the perfect moment for the public to take a look at the future of healthcare.

Practical information
· Date & time: Saturday 8 November, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
· Location: De Doelen, Rotterdam
· Admission: free, open to the public

Come and discover how your DNA could play a key role in your health in the future.