FORT WAYNE — Dr. Jamie Renbarger has joined Parkview Health as associate chief, research and precision health, and will lead Parkview as it grows its capabilities in genomic-supported research and healthcare as of Friday, May 23.
Precision health is a comprehensive approach to healthcare that tailors prevention, diagnosis and treatment to an individual’s unique genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Using genomics, providers match patients with a treatment that will work best for them based on their unique genetic profile.
Renbarger has previously provided coaching and development for Parkview as an outside consultant before joining the Mirro Center for Research and Innovation. Renbarger will lead the clinical research and health services and informatics (HSIR) research teams, as well as expand Parkview’s precision health and medicine programs.
“Dr. Jamie Renbarger is an excellent physician, an inspiring teacher and a prolific researcher, and one we are excited to welcome to Parkview,” said Dr. Michael Mirro, chief academic research officer, Parkview Health. “Her previous experience in precision healthcare will be invaluable as Parkview looks to grow its capabilities in using genomics to identify risks and create treatments that cater to a patient’s unique genetic makeup. Precision health is a promising new frontier that can lead to more effective and tailored care for our patients and Parkview is positioned to make advancements in this emerging field of medicine.”…