Large-Scale Genomic Studies - CHOP Case Study

Dr. Hakon Hakonarson, Director of the Center for Applied Genomics at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, joins Amber Scorah from Pharma IQ, to talk about the cultural and ethical issues that surround large genomic studies. Hakonarson is investigating genetic factors that underlie complex medical disorders in children and adults. He discusses his current research as well as the large-scale deCODE Genetics human genome study he was previously involved with in Iceland.   To continue reading this story Click Here