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Mayo Clinic to Sequence Genomic Data from 100K Participants

The health system is creating a library of genomic sequencing data to advance precision medicine research and improve patient care.

Mayo Clinic to sequence genomic data from 100k participants

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By Jessica Kent

- Mayo Clinic is sequencing genomic data from 100,000 consented participants to support precision medicine and advance personalized care.

In partnership with Helix, a population genomics company, Mayo Clinic will create a library of genomic data to improve patient care.

“We believe that whole exome sequencing has the potential to reveal predispositions to health problems and enable earlier use of preventive measures throughout a person’s lifespan,” said Keith Stewart, MB, ChB, Carlson and Nelson Endowed director, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine.