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. Table of Contents Front Matter 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
| ISBN: | 9780309157711 |
| Publication date: | 29th December 2010 |
| Author: | Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health |
| Publisher: | National Academies Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 108 pages |
| Genres: |
Medical genetics Medicine and Nursing |