Science in Genomic Medicine

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On February 12, 2017
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With the launch of the precision medicine cohort initiative, All of UsSM Research Program, the importance of incorporating implementation science in genomic medicine is greater than ever to ensure population health benefits for all. Historically, the speed of genomic discovery has far exceeded the time required to put these potentially life-saving medical discoveries into practice. […]

<div class="qa-status-icon qa-unanswered-icon"></div>Next-generation public health

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On February 7, 2017
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Few public health research activities trigger stronger calls to public health action than research into the burden of disease. This research uses standard measures to quantify actual or potential losses that populations may experience due to the presence of diseases and injuries. Standard measures range from simple (e.g., mortality) to complex (e.g., disability-adjusted life years). […]