title: Building a program in translational genomics.
abstract: The goals of this article are to define translational genomics and assess the need for programs in translational genomics. The benefits of developing a translational genomics program will be outlined from a clinical perspective, a research perspective, and a consumer perspective.
authors.affiliation: Lillehei Heart Institute, 312 Church Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. jlhall@umn.edu
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000235:genetics* / Q000628:therapy; D014644:Genetic Variation; D023281:Genomics; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D005791:Patient Care; D016730:Program Development; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical