mark bartlett: the future of personalised medicine
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Which areas should policy be focusing on to make personalised medicine a reality? asks Mark Bartlett of Geneix.TRANSCRIPT
@mark_geneix @GeneixLTD
Which areas should policy be focusing on to
make personalised medicine a
reality?
PHARMACOGENOMICSThe branch of genomics concerned with
the effect of genetic factors on reactions to drugs
PERSONALISED MEDICINEArea of medicine that uses an individual’s genetic profile to guide decisions made in
regard to the treatment of disease
Government genomics strategy UK GLOBAL LEADERS
High level policy:White paper 2012 “Building on our inheritance”
Launch of Genomics of England 100,000 genomes project
EDUCATION
REGULATION
COMMUNICATION
EDUCATION
88.8% no training 1hr of training = INCREASE in
confidence Create a favourable
environment for adoption
REGULATION
Give guidance Layout a framework within
which doctors can operate
Create a secure environment for adoption
COMMUNICATION
Of data in an EASY, CLEAR and SAFE way
With patients so they feel confident, secure and comfortable
Ensure a bright future for adoption
Clear and strong policy on:
EDUCATIONREGULATION
COMMUNICATION
Will ensure that pharmacogenomics is adopted and trusted…
Saving lives and improving care
Thank you!
@GeneixLTD @mark_geneix
#personalisedmedicine
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