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Knowledge and attitudes towards genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics of medical undergraduate students in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study.
J Community Genet
November 2024
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Wayamaba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka.
Article Synopsis
- Genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics (PGX) are becoming important for personalized treatments, but Sri Lanka is still catching up in integrating these concepts into medical education compared to other countries.* -
- A study at Wayamba University assessed the knowledge and attitudes of medical students regarding genomic medicine and PGX, revealing a generally good knowledge level but mixed feelings about its application, particularly concerning data privacy and insurance issues.* -
- The findings suggest that there's a need to improve the medical curriculum to better prepare students for genomic medicine and PGX, highlighting both their knowledge and areas of concern to enhance future healthcare in Sri Lanka.*