General wellnessMedical tests & procedures

What does precision medicine mean?

Jan, 20260:50 watch
LearnDigital healthWhat does precision medicine mean?

What does precision medicine mean?

00:00
-00:00

In this video, Eric Green, MD, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, explains the various meanings behind precision medicine and how it tailors healthcare to the individual.

Up next

What does precision medicine mean?
0:50 - NOW PLAYING

What does precision medicine mean?

Jan 14, 2026

How does genomics help guide precision medicine?
1:31

How does genomics help guide precision medicine?

Jan 15, 2016

What is precision medicine?
2:17

What is precision medicine?

Oct 15, 2015

How can genomics be used to tailor cancer treatment?
1:33

How can genomics be used to tailor cancer treatment?

Jan 15, 2016

Will genomics lead to designer medication?
0:46

Will genomics lead to designer medication?

Jan 14, 2026

How is genomics being used to classify disease?
0:46

How is genomics being used to classify disease?

Jan 14, 2026

How does genomics result in better treatment?
1:30

How does genomics result in better treatment?

Jan 15, 2016

What is epigenomics?
0:44

What is epigenomics?

Jan 14, 2026

Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann - what is personalized medicine?
0:14

Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann - what is personalized medicine?

Jan 14, 2026

What is the importance of the microbiome and will it lead to cures?
1:31

What is the importance of the microbiome and will it lead to cures?

Oct 15, 2015

What role do biopsies play in personalized medicine?
1:55

What role do biopsies play in personalized medicine?

Mar 4, 2016

Recommended for you

Top reasons to track your fitness
Article
Top 9 ways to be an even better parent
Article
How to keep your personal health record
Article
What causes jet lag—plus 7 ways to avoid it
Article
Should you take water pills for weight loss?
Article
AskMDHow can I be more consistent?
AskMd LogoAskMd Logo
Privacy policyConsumer health data privacyTerms of use
Cookie policyYour privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.