Download or read book The Value of Genetic and Genomic Technologies written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-12-29 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowing one's genetic disposition to a variety of diseases, including common chronic diseases, can benefit both the individual and society at large. The IOM's Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health held a workshop on March 22, 2010, to bring together diverse perspectives on the value of genetic testing, and to discuss its use in clinical practice.