This Month in The Journal

Biobanks are becoming increasingly common, and although each has its own goals, strengths, and challenges, the standard recipe is a focus on scientific discovery through genetic data linked to electronic health records (EHRs). In this issue, Wiley et  al. describe the development of the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine Biobank (CCPM Biobank), which is not only designed to advance research but also to directly impact patient care. A few key elements were crucial to achieving these dual aims.
Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tags: Editors' Corner Source Type: research