Al Jalila Genomics Center, Al Jalila Children's Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Center for Genomic Discovery, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Genome Med. 2021 Nov 23;13(1):184. doi: 10.1186/s13073-021-01003-9.
We discuss the current state of genomic medicine in Arab countries of the Middle East, a region with outsized contribution to Mendelian genetics due to inbreeding yet has poor representation in global variome datasets. We focus on genomic testing, clinical genetics, and genetic counseling services along with associated training and research programs. Finally, we highlight opportunities for improvement in genomic medicine services in this region.
我们讨论了中东阿拉伯国家的基因组医学现状,该地区由于近亲繁殖对孟德尔遗传学做出了巨大贡献,但在全球变异组数据集中的代表性却很差。我们重点介绍了基因组检测、临床遗传学和遗传咨询服务以及相关的培训和研究计划。最后,我们强调了改善该地区基因组医学服务的机会。