Genomics in the Clinic 1st Edition

Genomics in the Clinic, 1st Edition by Antonie D. Kline and Ethylin Wang Jabs is an essential, practice-focused guide that brings cutting-edge genomic science directly into everyday clinical care. Clear, contemporary, and clinically actionable, this volume helps physicians, genetic counselors, laboratory directors, and allied health professionals translate genomic data into better patient outcomes.

Start with a crisp overview of genomic technologies and move quickly into real-world application: interpreting variants, integrating next-generation sequencing into diagnostic workflows, and applying genomics across specialties from pediatrics to oncology. The authors balance technical rigor with clinical practicality, offering frameworks for confident test selection, result interpretation, and patient communication—skills vital for hospitals, community clinics, and academic medical centers across the United States and worldwide.

Readers will appreciate focused chapters on precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, population and prenatal screening, and the ethical, legal, and social implications that come with genomic care. Case-based examples and decision-making algorithms illuminate complex scenarios, making the book ideal for clinicians wanting to implement genomics in practice or prepare teams for genomic medicine programs.

Written by leaders in clinical genetics, this 1st edition is both a primer and a reference—optimizing clinical workflows, reducing diagnostic uncertainty, and supporting shared decision-making with patients. Whether you’re a practicing clinician, trainee, or institutional leader aiming to expand genomic services, this book is a practical companion for navigating the genomic era.

Bring genomic insight to your practice—add Genomics in the Clinic, 1st Edition to your professional library and start translating genomic data into better patient care today.

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