An assessment of clinician and researcher needs for support in the era of genomic medicine. (August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Savage, Sarah K; Ziniel, Sonja I; Stoler, Joan; Margulies, David M; Holm, Ingrid A; Brownstein, Catherine A
• Is Part Of: Personalized medicine. Volume 11:Number 6(Year 2014)
• Page Start: 569
• Page End: 579
• Publication Date: 2014-08
• Subjects: analysis -- genetics -- genomics -- interpretation -- next-generation sequencing -- survey; Pharmacogenomics -- Periodicals; Pharmacogenetics -- Periodicals; 615.19
• DOI: 10.2217/pme.14.48
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-0541

Abstract

Aim: To assess clinicians' and researchers' past, current and anticipated future use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and anticipated needs for support.Materials & methods: A web-based survey was conducted at Boston Children's Hospital.Results: Many clinicians anticipate that they will use exome/genome sequencing (44.8%) and/or candidate gene panels (50%) within the next year. Researcher respondents anticipate the need for exome/genome sequencing (48.0%) and candidate gene panels (31.8%). Few respondents (13.6%) said that they felt 'Completely Ready' or 'Pretty Much Ready' to incorporate NGS into their clinical practice or research.Conclusion: Researchers and clinicians anticipate increased utilization of NGS. Respondents indicated varying degrees of need for a diverse list of support services, ranking interpretation and clinical correlation support as the most needed services.