Genome-Based Diagnostics: Clarifying Pathways to Clinical Use: Workshop Summary

by Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based, et al.

The sequencing of the human genome and the identification of associations between specific genetic variants and diseases have led to an explosion of genomic-based diagnostic tests. These tests have the potential to direct therapeutic interventions, predict risk or onset of disease, or detect residual disease. As research progresses and an increasing number of associations are found, further tests will be developed that can aid in providing personalized...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309253942
• ISBN13: 9780309253949
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"