Current needs for human and medical genomics research infrastructure in low and middle income countries
Abstract
Genomics has facilitated the identification of a large number of genetic variants that are causal and/or risk factors for both rare and common human diseases. Low and middle income countries (LMIC) represent a large proportion of the human population, with distinct health priorities for the developed world. There have been some initiatives in LMIC focused on medical genomics research. We review successful examples of existing genomics centres in LMIC and suggest some recommendations to develop the research infrastructure that is needed in LMIC. There is an urgent need to improve local infrastructures of many LMIC to carry out medical genomics research.
Document Type
Journal Article
Location of the Work
United Kingdom
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
21465
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
Comments
Forero, D. A., Wonkam, A., Wang, W., Laissue, P., Lopez-Correa, C., Fernandez-Lopez, J. C., . . . Perry, G. (2016). Current needs for human and medical genomics research infrastructure in low and middle income countries. Journal of Medical Genetics, 53(7), 438-440. Available here