The Value of Genetic and Genomic Technologies

The Value of Genetic and Genomic Technologies

Workshop Summary

  • Auteur: Berger, Adam C.; Wizemann, Theresa
  • Éditeur: National Academies Press
  • ISBN: 9780309157711
  • eISBN Pdf: 9780309157728
  • eISBN Epub: 9780309184991
  • Lieu de publication:  United States
  • Année de publication électronique: 2010
  • Mois : Novembre
  • Pages: 109
  • DDC: 614
  • Langue: Anglais

Knowing one's genetic disposition to a variety of diseases, including common chronic diseases, can benefit both the individual and society at large. The IOM's Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health held a workshop on March 22, 2010, to bring together diverse perspectives on the value of genetic testing, and to discuss its use in clinical practice.

  • FrontMatter
  • Reviewers
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Abbreviations and Acronyms
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Tumor-Based Screening for Lynch Syndrome
  • 3 Pharmacogenomic Testing to Guide Warfarin Dosing
  • 4 Genomic Profiling
  • 5 Closing Remarks
  • References
  • Appendix A: Workshop Agenda
  • Appendix B: Speaker Biographical Sketches
  • Appendix C: Lynch Syndrome Topic Brief
  • Appendix D: Warfarin Topic Brief
  • Appendix E: Genomic Profiling Topic Brief

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