In a first-of-its-kind pilot, the San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) is launching a program to enable community volunteers to participate in genomics research. The objective of the pilot program is to develop a model for population-scale research that is truly participant-centric and cultivates long-term participant engagement for maximum diversity and research potential with the ultimate goal of improving human health. The goal of the pilot program is also ultimately aligned with the goal of enabling volunteers to participate in the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI), which was announced by President Obama in his 2015 State of the Union Address. The PMI is intended “to bring us closer to curing diseases like cancer and diabetes – and to give all of us access to the personalized information we need to keep ourselves and our families healthier.”
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