Personalized Medicine

UConn's Role in Shaping the Future of Medicine

Susan Herbst | Posted 05.23.2012

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Susan Herbst

"Personalized medicine" is opening the door to a whole new world of medical care -- one that would offer a tailor-made approach to treating and preventing health problems in individual patients.

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Adriana Jenkins and the Case for Personalized Medicine

Kelly Lindenboom | Posted 01.09.2012

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Kelly Lindenboom

Because of her success with Herceptin, one of the first so-called personalized medicines to be approved for use, Adriana was able to beat the odds. Really beat the odds.

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Personalized Medicine Is Becoming a Reality

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

Personalized medicine has been making steady advances with researchers and physicians, and perhaps a bigger indicator, is now influencing the business model of major drug companies.

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Genes, John Wayne and Population Health

Paul Tarini | Posted 05.25.2011

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Paul Tarini

On the final day of TEDMED this year was unveiled Ozzy Osbourne's genome. There, for all to see, was the metal-rocking Prince of Darkness rendered in...

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Gene Patent Decision Emancipates Personalized Medicine

Daniel B. Ravicher | Posted 05.25.2011

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Daniel B. Ravicher

Right now, 20 percent of all human genes are patented.

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Welcome To The Era Of Personalized Medicine

Thomas Goetz | Posted 11.17.2011

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Thomas Goetz

Personalized medicine is an idea that someday we will all enjoy customized medical care that keeps us healthier. In the meantime, we're stuck with cookie-cutter predictions and trial-and-error treatments.

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