Military genomics: a perspective on the successes and challenges of genomic medicine in the Armed Services

Mol Genet Genomic Med. 2017 Nov;5(6):617-620. doi: 10.1002/mgg3.335. Epub 2017 Sep 14.

Abstract

We describe the impact genomics has on the health and readiness of the military service member, highlight several examples of the current and future plans for genomic medicine within the military, discuss challenges to implementation and provide recommendations to address some of those challenges.

MeSH terms

  • BRCA1 Protein / genetics
  • BRCA2 Protein / genetics
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Genomics*
  • Hospitals, Military
  • Humans
  • Military Medicine*
  • Military Personnel
  • Muscular Atrophy, Spinal / diagnosis
  • Muscular Atrophy, Spinal / genetics
  • Precision Medicine

Substances

  • BRCA1 Protein
  • BRCA2 Protein