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The future of variant interpretation field

Video of the educators imagining how will be the future of genomics medicine

Hear from the educators of this course how they envision the future of genomic medicine.

Despite improvements, the correlation between variants and clinical features remains crucial for patient management. Training clinicians in variant interpretation, particularly in low-resource settings, is essential but challenging. The future will see more diverse datasets, enhancing the accuracy and utility of genomic resources. Rapid advancements in laboratory technology will continue to uncover new disease-linked variants.

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Interpreting Genomic Variation: Overcoming Challenges in Diverse Populations

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