NVIDIA AI Summit 2024: More Storage and Computing Capabilities Advance Genomic Research
HealthTech October 10, 2024
Researchers at federal agencies discussed how accelerated workflows support critical healthcare work.
More than 20 years since the completion of the Human Genome Project, researchers continue to develop and refine processes in the field of genomics to better understand human health.
Such research also impacts the growth of precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine, which aims to treat patients by considering their specific genetics, environment and lifestyle. It’s part of an industrywide shift as providers adopt a more holistic approach to care, taking into consideration a patient’s social determinants of health, for instance, among other factors.
There’s still more work needed before doctors can prescribe medicine tailored to a patient’s genetically determined needs, but advancements in computing and analytics...