Genomic sequencing in clinical trials

Karen K. Mestan*, Leonard Ilkhanoff, Samdeep Mouli, Simon Lin

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Abstract

Human genome sequencing is the process by which the exact order of nucleic acid base pairs in the 24 human chromosomes is determined. Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, genomic sequencing is rapidly becoming a major part of our translational research efforts to understand and improve human health and disease. This article reviews the current and future directions of clinical research with respect to genomic sequencing, a technology that is just beginning to find its way into clinical trials both nationally and worldwide. We highlight the currently available types of genomic sequencing platforms, outline the advantages and disadvantages of each, and compare first- and next-generation techniques with respect to capabilities, quality, and cost. We describe the current geographical distributions and types of disease conditions in which these technologies are used, and how next-generation sequencing is strategically being incorporated into new and existing studies. Lastly, recent major breakthroughs and the ongoing challenges of using genomic sequencing in clinical research are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number222
JournalJournal of Translational Medicine
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 30 2011

Funding

The authors declare that they have no competing interests to disclose. Dr. Mestan receives career development funding from NHLBI (K23 HL093302). This project was supported in part by Award Number UL1RR025741 and 1UL1RR025011 from the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program of the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), National Institutes of Health. KM has received career development funding from the NCRR (KL2 RR025740) and the National Heart Lung Blood Institute (K23 HL093302).

Keywords

  • Bioinformatics
  • Clinical trial
  • Dna
  • Human genome
  • Sequencing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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