What are some of the landmark achievements in pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics to this date?
The number one landmark achievement is that we now fully recognize that genetic factors play an important role in drug response. Over the past decades we have been mapping many of the human genetic variations that affect disease and its treatments, and there are already several examples where determining the genetic makeup of the patients is part of therapy. For example, this is being done in cancer chemotherapy with certain anticancer agents. So while this field is ever evolving and has a great deal of growth potential, we ve identified the importance of genetics in drug therapy. We can now implement that knowledge into providing proper treatment to patients. The biggest achievements in the field are right around the corner, like being able to sequence the entire human gene in each individual which has not been accomplished yet. Therefore, our goals change and expand all the time. Back to top Q 4) What is a typical day like for you? A) One of my typical days probably looks very simila
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