In this episode of the Genomics Revolution, host Sian Jarvis is joined by Chief Medical Officer Seamus Harrison to discuss the transformative power of genomics in healthcare. They delve into the NHS Heart Trial and the role of polygenic risk scores in predicting and preventing cardiovascular disease.

Discover how genomics is shifting the focus from reactive treatment to proactive prevention, and learn about the potential to save lives by identifying invisible risk factors that affect one in five people.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Genomics Revolution explores how genomics is transforming healthcare

(02:13) Many common diseases are driven by, uh, genetic factors

(08:55) Q: Evidence is critical when introducing new medical technologies

(15:02) Evidence that we can engage individuals with their cardiovascular risk is encouraging

(17:31) Almost all common diseases are genetic in some component