title: From gene function to improved health: genome research in the United Kingdom.
abstract: The United Kingdom has a prestigious track record in genetic and genomic research, with the structure of DNA, and delivery of a third of the human genome being significant landmarks. UK genomic research benefits from a variety of funding sources in both the public and private sector, and efforts to co-ordinate research strategies. Here we describe how this investment has impacted on the UK research capacity and highlight examples of progress in translating genetic information into improved healthcare.
authors.affiliation: The Medical Research Council, London, UK.
authors.forename: George K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Radda
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Viney
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000235:genetics; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000235:genetics; D030561:Databases, Nucleic Acid; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000235:genetics; D036281:Genetic Research; D023281:Genomics; D049673:History, 20th Century; D016045:Human Genome Project / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000235:genetics; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics; D009765:Obesity; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000235:genetics; D006113:United Kingdom