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[Large health cohorts in France]
Bulletin De L'Academie Nationale De Medecine
|June 13, 2014
Summary
France established 15 large health cohorts since 2008, creating shareable databases for studying disease determinants. This initiative strengthens research infrastructure through longitudinal data and biobanks.
Area of Science:
- Life Sciences
- Health Research
Context:
- Since 2008, France has funded 15 large health cohorts through Very Large Research Infrastructures (TGIR).
- These cohorts involve the general population and patients with specific diseases.
- Funding is provided for ten-year periods, establishing robust research platforms.
Purpose:
- To develop shareable databases for life sciences and health research.
- To investigate biological, medical, social, and environmental disease determinants and their interactions.
- To foster innovative research approaches through longitudinal and systematic data collection.
Summary:
- The initiative involves the parallel constitution of biobanks.
- New technologies are being utilized for enhanced communication and data sharing.
- International cooperation is a key component to reinforce the research initiative.
Impact:
- Strengthens research infrastructure in France.
- Facilitates a deeper understanding of complex health issues.
- Promotes collaborative and technologically advanced health research.
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