Benefits Quote by Mark McClellan
“Pharmacogenomics holds great promise to shed scientific light on the often risky and costly process of drug development, and to provide greater confidence about the risks and benefits of drugs in specific populations. Pharmacogenomics is a new field, but we intend to do all we can to use it to promote the development of medicines. By providing practical guidance on how to turn the explosion of pharmacogenomic information into real evidence on new drugs, we are taking an important step toward that goal.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Pharmacogenomics, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2015
Pharmacogenomics aims to use genetic data to make drug development safer, cheaper, and more effective for specific groups.
In simple terms: Using genetics to improve drug safety and cost.
Key Takeaway
Integrate genetic testing early in drug pipelines.
Themes
medicine
genetics
drug development
precision health
Mood
optimistic
analytical
Type
policy
scientific
strategic
When to use this quote
- clinical trials
- regulatory review
- patient stratification
- pharmaceutical R&D
Key Concepts
pharmacogenomics
risk assessment
personalized medicine
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable access to genetically guided therapies?
- What safeguards are needed for data privacy?
A Different Perspective
Genetic data may be incomplete or not predictive for all populations.
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