Towards individualized medicine: Insights gained from genomic studies

Authors

Salman Kirmani, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, United StatesFollow
Dusica Babovic-Vuksanovic, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, United States

Document Type

Article

Department

Paediatrics and Child Health

Abstract

Advances in the field of human genetics have made it possible to develop specific management and prevention strategies for rare genetic disorders, and tailor pharmacotherapeutic approaches to anticoagulation and certain cancers. The role that genetic variation plays in influencing the risk and outcome of the most common diseases are still unclear. Data from genome-wide association studies is just beginning to answer these questions. We review the role of genome-wide association studies in the quest towards individualized medicine, and examine the promises and challenges that lie ahead.

Comments

This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences

Recommended Citation

Kirmani, S., Babovic-Vuksanovic, D. (2009). Towards individualized medicine: Insights gained from genomic studies. Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 9(1(Suppl 1)), 11-16.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_women_childhealth_paediatr/1287