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Robert Cook-Deegan1, Amy L McGuire2
1Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, USA.
Genome Research
|April 5, 2017
Summary
Large amounts of health data from DNA sequencing and medical imaging require data sharing. Sharing this information is crucial for advancing genomic science and precision medicine.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Informatics
- Genomic Science
- Precision Medicine
Background:
- The rapid advancement of technologies like DNA sequencing, medical imaging, electronic health records, and omics has led to an unprecedented volume of health data.
- Extracting meaningful scientific knowledge and clinical insights from this data deluge exceeds the capacity of individual institutions.