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2024年11月20日 · Genomic knowledge of other organisms contributes to the understanding of human health and diseases, the interconnectedness across species, and is thus a vital component of the One Health approach. Some applications of genomics: medical applications in risk assessment, diagnosis, treatment selection, disease monitoring and drug development;
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WHO releases new principles for ethical human genomic data …
2024年11月20日 · The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a set of principles for the ethical collection, access, use and sharing of human genomic data. Created with guidance from the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Genomics (TAG-G) and other international experts, these principles establish a global approach to help protect individual rights, promote equity and …
Guidance for human genome data collection, access, use and …
2024年11月20日 · The ethical, legal, and equitable sharing of human genomic data is critical to advancing global health research and ensuring fair access to the benefits of genomics. The WHO’s new document outlines a comprehensive set of globally applicable principles designed to guide stakeholders in the responsible collection, use, and sharing of human ...
WHO releases 10-year strategy for genomic surveillance of …
2022年3月30日 · Genomic surveillance is the process of constantly monitoring pathogens and analyzing their genetic similarities and differences. It helps researchers, epidemiologists and public health officials to monitor the evolution of infectious diseases agents, alert on the spread of pathogens, and develop counter measures like vaccines.
International Pathogen Surveillance Network announces first …
2024年11月26日 · “The IPSN catalytic grant fund recipients will accelerate the benefits of pathogen genomic surveillance in low- and middle-income settings, as well as explore new applications for genomic surveillance, such as wastewater surveillance,” said Manisha Bhinge, Vice President of the Health Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation.
International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN)
Pathogen genomic surveillance is the monitoring and analysis of the genetic material (the genome) of pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. This surveillance involves the collection, sequencing, and analysis of genomic information of pathogens to understand their genetic makeup, evolution, and how they spread.
Genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2: a guide to implementation …
2021年1月8日 · Overview . Sequencing enabled the world to rapidly identify SARS-CoV-2 and develop diagnostic tests and other tools for outbreak management.
WHO releases step by step guide to help countries develop their ...
2023年9月22日 · To support countries in articulating their genomic surveillance strategy, WHO recently published “Considerations for developing a national genomic surveillance strategy or action plan for pathogens with pandemic and epidemic potential”. This step-by-step guide outlines key considerations and an approach for developing a national strategy.
SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing for public health goals: Interim …
2021年1月8日 · Practical considerations for the implementation of a virus genomic sequencing programme and an overview of the public health objectives of genomic sequencing are covered. This guidance focuses on SARS-CoV-2 but is applicable to …