The Value of Genetic and Genomic Technologies: Workshop 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. Tumor-based Screening For Lynch Syndrome -- Pharmacogenomic Testing To Guide Warfarin Dosing -- Genomic Profiling -- Closing Remarks. 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. Includes Bibliographical References. English.