Stanford Medical has found its newest partner partner in Google, according to a release from the University.
The University will partner with Google to build a clinical genomics service — which will "put genomic sequencing into the hands of clinicians to help diagnose disease." Here's what you need to know.
1. The platform will be built using Google Genomics, the same service that powers Google's map and search function. That will allow users to securely store, process explore and share genomic data sets.
2. Stanford and Google will develop a series of cloud-based applications for exploring massive data sets, "that could transform patient care and medical research."
3. The service could enable physicians at Stanford Health Center and Stanford Children's Health to order genome sequencing for patients who have a wayward gene. The genomic data would then go to the Google Cloud Platform where it'll join aggregated and anonymous data from other Stanford Patients.
4. Stanford associate professor of medicine and genetics Euan Ashley said when the new service launches "we'll be doing hundreds and then thousands of genome sequences." The system is aiming to make genetic testing a normal part of healthcare.
5. As part of the agreement, Google and Stanford will comply with several federal laws that regulate the healthcare industry. The information stored on the cloud platform will stay private and will be encrypted. Additionally, the servers the information will be stored on will be US based.
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