Precision medicine is a medical approach that aims to personalize disease treatment and prevention, tailoring it to each patient's individual characteristics. This includes factors such as genes, environment, and lifestyle.
This type of medicine is based on the analysis of genetic data and other biological characteristics, allowing physicians to select treatments with a higher probability of success, reduce side effects, and improve the quality of medical care.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?
Precision medicine approaches emphasize that “one size does not fit all.” Genetic variations, combined with lifestyle and environmental factors, influence susceptibility to disease and response to treatments.
The Texas A&M Center for Genomics and Precision Medicine was founded with the goal of advancing personalized medicine, with a positive impact on both individual healthcare and public health.
Learn about the precision medicine programs you might be able to participate in, the experts, and where to find more information:
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Precision Medicine?
Precision medicine is a medical approach that uses a person’s health information, including genetic information, their DNA, to identify the most effective treatment.
Precision medicine allows doctors to select treatments that are more likely to succeed, reduce side effects, and improve the quality of medical care based on your personal situation.
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Currently, African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians are not well represented in precision medicine databases.
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The lack of Hispanic participation in research limits the ability of precision medicine to develop specific treatments for our community.
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Participating in biobanks contributes to improving treatments tailored to the needs of our people.
