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Developing a Platform for Genomic Medicine in Mexico
Gerardo Jimenez-Sanchez
Mexico is preparing to develop a genomic medicine program
focused on national health problems. Modern Mexicans result froman
admixture of more than 65 native Indian groups with Spaniards,leading
to a unique genetic makeup and a characteristic set ofdisease
susceptibilities. Since 1999, more than 100 experts fromdifferent
fields have joined efforts with government, academia,and
industry to identify priorities and goals for genomic medicinein
Mexico. The plan includes establishment of an Institute ofGenomic
Medicine with strong intramural and extramural programs.This project
is expected to ease the social and financial burdenof health problems
in Mexico.
Consortium for the Institute of Genomic Medicine of
Mexico, Camino al Ajusco 130-101, Col. Jardines en la Montaña,
Mexico DF 14210, Mexico, and McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic
Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. E-mail:
gjimenez{at}inmegen.org.mx
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