Why is It Important to Understand Genetics? (0:39)
It is important to understand genetics and genetic testing in order to build a more precise treatment model for the healthcare system, says David Daly, Head of Oncology, Life Technologies. In this video, learn more about the importance of genetics.
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We are looking for abnormality, and then you match that abnormality with a condition, and likewise match that abnormality with a resolution that has the highest probability for success in medicine, since there is significant amount of waste in healthcare system. By being more targeted in your approach, you are less likely to encounter waste and more likely to have a positive outcome.
Therefore understanding the genome and what's driving a particular condition is really what we are focused on.
David Daly is Head of Oncology, Medical Sciences, Life Technologies. He leads the oncology business unit and the establishment of a clinical diagnostics strategy, to include the delivery of systems.
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