The value of genetic and genomic technologies : workshop summary

The value of genetic and genomic technologies : workshop summary / Theresa Wizemann and Adam C. Berger, rapporteurs ; Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health ; Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.

"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 pers...

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health
Other Authors: Wizemann, Theresa M., Berger, Adam C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Genomics > Congresses.
Genomics > Research > Congresses.
Human chromosome abnormalities > Diagnosis > Congresses.
Genetic counseling > Congresses.
Genetic disorders > Diagnosis > Congresses.
Genetic screening.
Medical genetics.
Decision making.
Genetic counseling.
decision making.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Genetics & Genomics.
Medical genetics
Genetic screening
Decision making
Genetic counseling
Genetic disorders > Diagnosis
Genomics
Human chromosome abnormalities > Diagnosis
Electronic books.
Conference papers and proceedings
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Summary:"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."--Home page.
Physical Description:1 online resource (108 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780309157728
0309157722
1282948571
9781282948570
Language:English.

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