Positive Bioscience and Medanta-The Medicity have to launched a Personal Genomics Clinic, which reportedly offers state-of-the-art facilities and services in preventive healthcare and personalised medicine within the country. This partnership seeks to offer comprehensive personal genomics services to the customers along with advice from leading experts associated with the Medanta-The Medicity under one roof.
The services of the clinic will include pre-empting interventions for disease prevention, pre-test genetic counselling and DNA sequencing to post-test genetic counselling. The aim is to provide comprehensive genomic services for preventive medication so as to accelerate preventive healthcare work towards disease burden reduction and improve patient care in India.
Pankaj Sahni, Chief Operating Officer , Medanta – the Medicity said, “Personal Genomics has huge potential and we are honoured to be the first to open a clinic in this space.” He also added, “If one is not on board, they will not realise till the train leaves the station.”
Samarth Jain, Chief Executive Officer, Positive Bioscience said, “The widespread appeal of personalised genomic will forever change the way we practice medicine today – from reactive to predictive. This clinic offers complete genomic services including sample collection, interpretational analysis, genetic counselling for the patients. Additionally, Medanta- The Medicity provides world class facilities and leading doctors who will provide individuals an option to consult specialists for preventive measures or screening test, thus ensuring that healthy individuals as well patient gets all solutions under one roof. This is the first facility of its kind in India.”
EP News Bureau – Mumbai