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Dumancas GG, Harrison D, Rico JA, Zamora PRFC, Liwag AG, Villaruz JF, Guanzon MLVV, Ferraris HFD, Jalandoni PJB, Padernal WF, Villareal BNL, Maculada RA, Fernandez RMA, Villa FR, de Castro R. Are phenome-wide association studies feasible in a developing country? Trends Genet 2022; 38:885-888. [PMID: 35660028 DOI: 10.1016/j.tig.2022.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
Phenome-wide association studies (PheWASs), a powerful approach that examines phenotypes associated with a genetic marker, have been used extensively in highly developed countries. Although there may be a clear need for PheWAS in a developing country such as the Philippines, limitations related to resources and practicality would make conducting them a challenge.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gerard G Dumancas
- Department of Chemistry, Loyola Science Center, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510, USA; Balik Scientist Program, Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Bicutan, Taguig City, 1631, Philippines.
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- Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Louisiana State University - Alexandria, Alexandria, LA 71302, USA
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- Center for Informatics, University of San Agustin, Gen. Luna St, Iloilo City, 5000, Philippines
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- West Visayas State University, Luna St, Lapaz, Iloilo City, 5000, Philippines
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- West Visayas State University, Luna St, Lapaz, Iloilo City, 5000, Philippines
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- Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, Lacson St, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, 6100, Philippines
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- Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, Lacson St, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, 6100, Philippines
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- Center for Informatics, University of San Agustin, Gen. Luna St, Iloilo City, 5000, Philippines; Balik Scientist Program, Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Bicutan, Taguig City, 1631, Philippines
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