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Cancer Genomics in Clinical Context.
Lynda Chin1, Jennifer A Wargo2, Denise J Spring1
1Department of Genomic Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Precision medicine advances cancer care through genomics. An adaptive learning platform, APOLLO™, integrates clinical and genomic data to accelerate research discoveries for patient benefit.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Genomics
- Translational Research
Background:
- Precision medicine in oncology relies on integrating genomic data into clinical practice.
- Genomic knowledge has already led to more tailored and effective cancer therapies.
- Further integration is needed to link clinical and genomic data for ongoing research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the APOLLO™ platform for adaptive learning in precision medicine.
- To integrate genomic research within the clinical workflow without disrupting patient care.
- To enable data-driven discoveries across disciplines by compiling patient-centric data.
Main Methods:
- Development of an adaptive learning platform named APOLLO™ (adaptive patient-oriented longitudinal learning and optimization).
- Integration of genomic research within the context of routine and investigational clinical care.
- Compilation of longitudinal clinical, genomic, and molecular phenotypes for adaptive learning.
Main Results:
- The APOLLO™ platform facilitates the integration of genomic research into clinical settings.
- It enables the compilation of comprehensive patient data for research purposes.
- The platform supports data-driven discovery across multiple scientific disciplines.
Conclusions:
- APOLLO™ provides a framework for adaptive learning between precision medicine research and clinical care.
- This approach accelerates the translation of research discoveries into clinically actionable insights.
- The platform aims to ensure every patient can contribute to and benefit from research advancements.
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