Precision medicine takes into account the individual differences in each patient’s genes, environment and lifestyle. The CHUM’s expert scientists and cutting-edge technology have enabled advances in research and big data analytics that will power precision medicine to provide more effective, preventive and personalized care.
Unlike conventional medicine, in which patients are treated with strategies based on the “average” person, precision medicine recognizes that everyone is unique. For example, two people with the same chronic disease—such as cancer or neurodegenerative disease—can respond very differently to the same treatment. Tailoring our care to account for individual differences can improve the way we prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
The CHUM strives to be a leader in precision medicine and make sure the people of Quebec are among the first to benefit. Precision medicine is not a distant dream—it’s a revolution that is already underway and poised to radically transform our healthcare system. Your support is vital for us to make this vision a reality and create lasting change in Quebec healthcare!