New discussion: Pharmacogenomics

[Guest guest]

Respected members,

The new topic of discussion on netrum is Pharmacogenomics which will run from 25

-28 Jan. I am thankful to Dr Thawani Sir for giving me an opportunity to

moderate the discussion on this important topic. Thank u sir.

Pharmacogenomics is an emerging trend in medical science, which

influences success of drug development & therapeutics.

The discussion will be proceed by following headings:

Basic concepts

Genetic polymorphism

Mechanisms of altered drug response

Identification of pharmacogenetic markers.

Concept of Personalized medicine

Challenges to be met

Supporting factors

Ethical hotspots.

Regards,

Dr. Amruta Dawari

JR 1, Dept of pharmacology,

GMCH, Nagpur.