Genome Alberta and Genome British Columbia (Genome BC), with support from Government of Alberta and other key partners, are announcing funding for eight new projects to accelerate adoption of new technologies for improving patient care. Through the Healthy Outcomes through Genomic Innovations initiative, these new projects, with a total value of $5.9M, are focussed on near term solutions in the areas of infectious disease, cancer screening & detection, mental health disorders, cardiology and transplants.
"These projects will provide valuable insights to both researchers and healthcare providers, ultimately improving care for patients in western Canada and strengthening our delivery of genomic medicine. We are pleased to make this investment into near-term solutions needed for broader adoption of new technology in our healthcare systems to reach patients faster."
David Bailey, CEO, Genome Alberta
Precision health tailors care to an individual patient's needs using detailed information about their genetics and other biological data together with their medical history, lifestyle and environment. Expanding genomics-based testing into routine care leads to faster diagnosis, more effective personalized treatment, and improved disease prevention while offering cost-effective care.
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