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
In this inaugural episode of The Genomics Revolution, host Sian Jarvis is joined by Professor Sir Peter Donnelly, a leading expert in genomics and the founder of Genomics Ltd.
Together, they discuss the transformative impact of genomics on drug discovery and healthcare, exploring how genetic insights can lead to more personalised medicine and improved health outcomes.
From understanding individual disease risks to enhancing drug development success rates, this episode uncovers the revolutionary potential of genomics in reshaping our approach to drug development.
For more information, visit Genomics: https://genomics.com/
Chapters:
(00:00) Genomics Revolution explores how genomics can transform health and drug discovery
(03:41) 95% of drugs fail during drug development process, according to research
(09:42) You talked about how genomics can help drug discovery
(13:19) Why is there so much hesitation around the adoption of genomics
(17:00) How can we use genomics to improve health outcomes
(24:45) Next step is to roll out these technologies in cardiovascular prevention
(25:29) Genetics is a major driver of the likelihood of a person becoming obese
