Big data is revolutionising the way the economy, science and society operates. In healthcare, the use of genomic data has been a bone of contention due to its issues surrounding privacy and ethics. Yet, it is fast becoming one of the most intriguing and fascinating realms of modern medicine, and promises to answer long-standing questions in genetic disease. PGP-C Director Stephen Scherer and ethicist Michael Szego confronts the challenges and opportunities for Canada and the global community.
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