Genetics and genomic medicine in Sri Lanka.


Journal

Molecular genetics & genomic medicine
ISSN: 2324-9269
Titre abrégé: Mol Genet Genomic Med
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101603758

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
06 2019
Historique:
received: 18 04 2019
accepted: 22 04 2019
pubmed: 21 5 2019
medline: 27 5 2020
entrez: 21 5 2019
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

The completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 heralded in a new era marked by remarkable advances in biomedical research leading to the establishment of genomics-based translational medicine mainly in the developed world. However, the development of such advances has been hampered in most parts of the developing world due to scarcity of resources and trained personnel. Genetics and genomic medicine are currently in the process of being integrated into the Sri Lankan health care system. These developments have taken place mainly due to the heightened awareness and increasing demands made by the public for provision of genetic diagnostic and therapeutic services in clinical care. Due to the exorbitant costs incurred in the maintenance of these services and the dearth of adequately trained manpower, only a few centers in the country, mainly in Universities or private sector, are currently engaged in providing these services to the public. This article aims to provide an overview of the genetics and genomic medicine services in Sri Lanka from its early developments to the current state.

Identifiants

pubmed: 31106988
doi: 10.1002/mgg3.744
pmc: PMC6565544
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article Review

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Pagination

e744

Informations de copyright

© 2019 The Authors. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Auteurs

Nirmala D Sirisena (ND)

Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Vajira H W Dissanayake (VHW)

Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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