Doctors Day 2017: Acknowledging the Genomic Pioneers
“There has to be this pioneer, the individual who has the courage, the ambition to overcome the obstacles that always develop when one tries to do something worthwhile, especially when it is new and different.” — Alfred P. Sloan
MapmyGenome, India’s pioneering personal genomics company, acknowledges the doctors who harnessed the power of genetics to transform medicine. On Doctors Day, we share their perspectives on the future of genomic medicine.
Dr. Naveen Talwar, Chief Medical Officer, MapmyGenome
“Predicting a disease and its behaviour is something every treating doctor does in his practice. Genetic testing is a tool to make it come true and thereby reduce the disease burden on the society by simple prevention. I feel genetic studies are here to stay and will help the medical fraternity in decision making and complete management of a disease. Welcome to the era of Holistic Care!”
Dr. Radha Rama Devi, Genetics Pioneer
“Genetic diagnosis is the future diagnostic test for any ailment. Be it sepsis or gene defect.”
Dr. Ravi N Bathina, Fellow, American College of Cardiology
“Simple and yet very affirmative test. Much needed tool for ‘Preventive Medical Care’ and to save lots of downstream medical expenses in India.”
Dr. Krishnam Raju, Cardiology Pioneer
“Genomic medicine is the future of many astounding medical advances. It is the core of personalised medicine and individualised therapies. It will lead to precision medicine. It is the most exciting thing happening now and will be in future.”
Dr. P. Raghu Ram, Padma Shri Awardee, Breast Surgeon
“About 5–10% of breast cancers are likely to carry faulty genes (BRCA1 & BRCA2). Those found to be positive for these faulty genes have significant lifetime risk of getting breast cancer. After adequate genetic counselling, the test should be considered when there is a significant family history of breast cancer.”
Dr. Bishnu Panigrahi, Head of Medical Strategy, Fortis Healthcare
“Genetic profile can supplant horoscope matching before marriages. No better way to have a healthy baby.”
Dr. B. S. Ajai Kumar, Founder & CEO, HealthCare Global Enterprises
“Today, genomics is revolutionising cancer care by bringing in truly personalised medicine, where the correct and right treatment can be given at the right time.”
Dr. Chaitanya Buch, Genomics Pioneer
“We are at the beginning of a golden era — from mere janamapatri to Genomepatri for medical, renal, cardiac, and most other diseases. We the primary care physicians must embrace and use genetic testing in daily life for our patients’ benefit.”
Dr. K. Gayatri, Haematology Expert
“Inherited disorders such as thalassaemia, sickle cell disorder, haemophilia, and several forms of muscular dystrophy can be prevented by timely testing. Such knowledge is useful in counselling before parenthood.”
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