How Genetic Data is Transforming Cancer and Other Diseases
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking advancements in genetic-based approaches to cancer treatment and disease prevention in this 53-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Discover how DNA databases are revolutionizing the identification of disease risks and the development of breakthrough therapies. Learn about the integration of genetics into routine cancer care and the rapid progress in immune biology. Examine the potential of personalized data in offering patients insights into cancer risks, leading to new therapeutic approaches, earlier screenings, and prevention strategies. Delve into the world of drugs tailored to individual genetic profiles, currently in clinical trials, which aim not only to treat but potentially prevent lethal diseases. Gain insights from pioneering researchers and entrepreneurs who view this field as a limitless scientific frontier. This talk, part of the Aspen Ideas: Health event, showcases the cutting-edge developments at the intersection of genetics and healthcare, offering a glimpse into the future of personalized medicine.
Syllabus
How Genetic Data is Transforming Cancer and Other Disease
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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