Advances in the genome sciences will enable the creation of new models of health care as well as a huge array of highly specific diagnostic tests and therapeutics. As one of the most profound scientific revolutions in history, genomics will also have a major impact on society -- and require the construction of new legal, ethical, and policy frameworks to address the challenges it raises.

Founded in 2000, the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy is a  university-wide initiative devoted to advancing the Genome Revolution and addressing its broad implications for health and society.