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​Pharmacogenomics combines the science of how drugs work, called pharmacology, with the science of the human genome, called genomics.​
… Pharmacogenomics uses information about a person's genetic … with the science of the human genome, called genomics. … Pharmacogenomics uses information about a person's genetic … drug doses that offer the greatest chance of helping you. Pharmacogenomics may also help to save you time and money. By …
For Health Professionals
The ISCC-PEG Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Project Group has developed peer-reviewed online education for healthcare practitioners to advance pharmacogenomics in clinical practice.
… … Pharmacogenomics Nomenclature Educates healthcare professionals about pharmacogenomics nomenclature and how to apply pharmacogenomics information into clinical decision making. …
Educational Resources
Pharmacogenomics is a branch of pharmacology concerned with using DNA and amino acid sequence data to inform drug development and testing.
… Pharmacogenomics … Pharmacogenomics is a branch of pharmacology concerned with … Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), Personalized Medicine … Pharmacogenomics (also called pharmacogenetics) is a … of drugs used in their medical management. In this way, pharmacogenomics aims to provide a more individualized (or …
Fact Sheet
Pharmacogenomics is a growing area of genomic medicine that uses a person’s genomic information to help healthcare providers select the medications and dosages that are predicted to work best in each patient.
… What is pharmacogenomics? Pharmacogenomics combines two scientific areas, pharmacology … , people can respond differently to a medication. Pharmacogenomics can help healthcare providers better predict …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… how you respond to certain medications? Understanding pharmacogenomics, or tailoring a person's medications based … the clinical care of patients. Scientists in the field of pharmacogenomics  study how specific variants in your genome … are most likely to be linked to SJS/TEN. … Understanding pharmacogenomics would not be possible without sequencing the …
News Release
The Genetics/Genomics Competency Center now includes a new section on pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics.
… now includes a new section on pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. Geared specifically toward health care … (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health. … Pharmacogenomics uses information about a person's genetic … positioned to be the leader on the health care team for pharmacogenomics," said Jean Jenkins, R.N., Ph.D., NHGRI …
For Patients and Families
FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics.
… of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. … Health FAQs … FAQs about genetic … of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. ​​ ​ … Family Health History, Pharmacogenomics, Undiagnosed Disease, Genetic Disease, …
Research Training
A fellowship that will prepare fellows to use genetic, genomic and pharmacogenomic approaches to advance minority health and health equity.
Staff
Dr. Ebony Madden is the Health Equity and Workforce Diversity Program Director in the Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute. ​
… Research Institute. ​ … Ebony Madden, population genomics, pharmacogenomics, complex diseases, health disparities … Dr. …
News Release
A two-day international gathering on genomic medicine from more than 25 countries recommended ways to improve the use of genomics in medicine.
… well as specific targeted treatments. New discoveries in pharmacogenomics - which examines how individual genetic … interest groups, which included bioinformatics, education, pharmacogenomics, evidence generation and policy. Each of … Dr. Williams noted several innovative efforts in pharmacogenomics, especially the use of genomic medicine …