Genomic Medicine in Emerging Economies: Genomics for Every Nation

Genomic Medicine in Resource-limited Countries: Genomics for Every Nation provides in-depth analysis and key examples of the implementation of medical genomics in low-income nations across the globe, demonstrating how this advancing medical science has not only transformed health systems, but also led to improved patient care in Indonesian, Nepalese, Chilean, Malaysian, Tanzanian, Argentinian, Chinese, Sri Lankan and Columbian populations, among others. In addition to defining tools, diagnostics and treatment pathways at the population-wide level for medical geneticists, genomic researchers and public health workers, this book offers a case-study based approach that helps users understand how genomic medicine is used in disease-management.

Examines essential concepts and protocols, and economic, social and legal considerations related to the implementation of genomic medicine in resource-limited nations Features concrete success stories of the implementation of medical genomics in Indonesian, Nepalese, Chilean, Malaysian, Tanzanian, Argentinian, Chinese, Sri Lankan and Columbian populations, amongst othersProvides tools, diagnostics and treatment pathways for medical geneticists, genomic researchers and public health workers to apply in their own workEstablishes clear precedents on how genomic technologies can be accessed by nations with limited means and financial support for healthcare

1. Genomic Medicine in developing and emerging economies: State-of-the-art and future trends 2. Taking genomics from the bench to the bedside in developing countries 3. Genomics and Public Health: China’s Perspective 4. Leveraging International Collaborations to Advance Genomic Medicine in Colombia 5. Screening for hereditary cancer in Latin America 6. Implementing Genomics in the Care of Neuropsychiatric Patients in Latin America 7. Experience in the development of genomics companies during the last 20 years in Argentina 8. Economic evaluation and cost-effectiveness analysis of genomic medicine interventions in developing and emerging countries 9. Raising genomics awareness among the general public and educating healthcare professionals on Genomic Medicine 10. The Genomic Medicine Alliance: A global effort to facilitate the introduction of genomics into healthcare in developing nations