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Accelerating the Use of Pathogen Genomics and Metagenomics in Public Health : Proceedings of a Workshop.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Microbial genomics.
- Metagenomics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (129 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book documents the proceedings of a workshop focused on accelerating the application of pathogen genomics and metagenomics in public health. It highlights discussions by experts on microbial threats, genomics technologies, and their implications for addressing infectious diseases. Topics include advancements in genomic research, strategies to integrate these technologies into public health systems, and challenges such as ethical considerations and resource allocation. The publication aims to inform policymakers, researchers, and public health professionals about the potential of genomic tools to enhance disease surveillance, prevention, and response. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Front Matter
- Reviewers
- Contents
- Box and Figures
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Exploring the Current State of Pathogen Genomics and Metagenomics in the U.S. Public Health Enterprise
- 3 Applications in Early Warning and Preparedness
- 4 Data Infrastructure, Interoperability, Classification, and Stewardship
- 5 Privacy, Ownership, and Accessibility Considerations in the United States
- 6 Gaps and Opportunities in Applications, Funding, and Research
- 7 Envisioning the Future of Pathogen Genomics
- 8 Final Thoughts
- References
- Appendix A: Workshop Statement of Task
- Appendix B: Public Meeting Agenda Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 0-309-09988-9
- 0-309-09986-2
- OCLC:
- 1527722208
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