Essentials of Genomic and Personalized Medicine
- 1st Edition - September 24, 2009
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, Huntington F Willard
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 5 8 1 1 - 8
Derived from the comprehensive two-volume set, Genomic and Personalized Medicine also edited by Drs. Willard and Ginsburg, this work serves the needs of the evolving popula… Read more
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Request a sales quoteDerived from the comprehensive two-volume set, Genomic and Personalized Medicine also edited by Drs. Willard and Ginsburg, this work serves the needs of the evolving population of scientists, researchers, practitioners and students that are embracing one of the most promising avenues for advances in diagnosis, prevention and treatment of human disease. From principles, methodology and translational approaches to genome discoveries and clinical applications, Essentials of Genomic and Personalized Medicine will be a valuable resource for various professionals and students across medical disciplines, including human genetics and genomics, oncology, neuroscience, gene therapy, molecular medicine, pharmacology, and biomedical sciences. Updates with regard to diagnostic testing, pharmacogenetics, predicting disease susceptibility, and other important research components as well as chapters dedicated to cardiovascular disease, oncology, inflammatory disease, metabolic disease, neuropsychiatric disease, and infectious disease, present this book as an essential tool for a variety of professionals and students who are endeavouring into the developing the diverse and practical field of genomic and personalized medicine.
- Full color throughout
- Includes contributions on genetic counselling, ethical, legal/regulatory, and social issues related to the practice of genomic medicine from leaders in the field
- Introductory chapter highlights differences between personalized and traditional medicine, promising areas of current research, and challenges to incorporate the latest research discoveries and practic
- Ancillary material includes case studies and lab questions which highlight the collaborative approach to the science
general practitioners, specialists, and students across medical disciplines, research professionals in human genetics/genomics, oncology, neuroscience, gene therapy, molecular medicine, and related areas
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 24, 2009
- No. of pages (eBook): 850
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780080958118
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Geoffrey S. Ginsburg
Dr. Ginsburg is the founding Director of the Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine in the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy. He is also Professor of Medicine and of Pathology at Duke University Medical Center, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke Pratt School of Engineering, and Co-Director of the Duke Translational Medicine Institute.
Affiliations and expertise
Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, All of Us Research Program, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USAHW
Huntington F Willard
Huntington Willard is on the faculty of the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago. Prior to this appointment, Willard was the President and Director of the Marine Biological Laboratory and Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago. He was previously on the faculty at Duke University, where he was founding director of the university-wide Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy from 2003 to 2014, the Nanaline H. Duke Professor of Genome Sciences, and the Arts & Sciences Professor of Biology & Genome Sciences.
Affiliations and expertise
Chief Scientific Officer, Genome Medical, Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USARead Essentials of Genomic and Personalized Medicine on ScienceDirect