Value of genetic and genomic technologies
Subtitle: workshop summary
By: Theresa Wizemann and Adam C. Berger, rapporteurs ; Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Bases Research for Health, Board on Heath Science Policy, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Contributors: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 92
ISBN-13: 9780309157711
Subjects: Genomics; Genetic counseling; Genetic disorders; Diagnosis; Human chromosome abnormalities; Research
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

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