Items Tagged ‘Dr. Richard Sharp’
April 15, 2016
5 Things You Need to Know about Genetic Testing
By Jeff Briggs 
When you provide just one sample of your DNA, researchers are able to use it to learn more about your health history, assess your chances of contracting certain diseases and even gain a better understanding of the importance family history can play in your health outlook. It sounds futuristic, but it is all very real. […]
Tags: Bioethics, center for individualized medicine, DNA Sequencing, Dr. Richard Sharp, gene sequencing, Genetic Testing, Genome Sequencing
December 8, 2015
Secondary Genetic Findings: Do You Want to Know?
By Jeff Briggs
Genomics is a field of medicine that is rapidly growing and developing. The details of a person’s genome may provide clues or sometimes direct answers that lead to treatment and improved care. As a result, this improved, individualized care is also changing the patient experience. Patients are faced with a wealth of information that appears […]
Tags: Bioethics, biomedical ethics, Biomedical Ethics Program, Bob Nellis, center for individualized medicine, Discovery's Edge, Dr. Gregory Gores, Dr. Karl Nath, Dr. Richard Sharp, Genetic Testing, Secondary findings