The Value of Genetic and Genomic Technologies - Workshop Summary (Paperback)

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

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Institute of Medicine • Board on Health Sciences Policy • Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health
Editors:	Adam C. Berger • Theresa Wizemann
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 0mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	108
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-15771-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Medical genetics Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical equipment & techniques > Medical research
LSN:	0-309-15771-4
Barcode:	9780309157711

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