Overview
Physicians will soon be able to use patients’ whole genome sequence to search for information about the person’s risk of developing a disease, thereby improving clinical decision-making. This promises significant medical and economic benefits, including early detection and treatment of high-risk patients and eliminating multiple genetic tests.
Integrating whole genome sequencing into clinical practice requires software that will allow clinicians to identify relevant genetic variants in patients. Drs. Michael Brudno, Gary Bader and team aim to improve health care by developing broadly shared software that will prioritize the genetic variants in patients who may require medical attention.