Trends Identified
Genomics, nanotechnology and synthetic biology could all create prevention solutions
Beyond the predictive benefits of personalized medicine, nano-driven sensors are offering earlier detection (e.g., needing fewer cells to spot cancer). These sensors will be paired with therapeutics to support early intervention, such as theranostics. Nanotechnology and synthetic biology may alleviate concerns about growing antibiotic resistance through solutions_x000B_to reduce the spread of bacteria or, more effectively, destroy it. Viral outbreaks are already being successfully contained by analyzing an individual’s DNA to detect pathogens. In the future, sensors and electronic records will facilitate this tracking, while synthetic biology may have a role in formula ng just-in- me vaccines.
2013
Metascan 3 emerging technologies
Canada, Policy Horizons Canada
Genomic vaccines
Example of Organizationsactive in the area: Vaccinogen (US), EpiVax (US), IBM (US), Juno Therapeutics (US).
2018
Table of disruptive technologies
Imperial College London
Genomic vaccines
Vaccines based on genes are superior to more conventional ones in a number of ways. They are faster to manufacture for one thing, which is crucial at times of a violent outbreak. Compared to manufacturing proteins in cell cultures or eggs, producing genetic material should also be simpler and less expensive. A genomics-based approach to vaccines also enables more rapid adaptation in the event of a pathogen mutating, and finally allows scientists to identify people who are resistant to a pathogen, isolate the antibodies that provide that protection, and design a gene sequence that will induce a person’s cells to produce those antibodies.
2017
These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2017
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Genetics Technologies For Healthcare
“There is absolutely a trend over the next 5 to 10 more years toward more personalized, more data-based, more genetic-based, information being included in your interactions with your provider, whether on a generalized basis or in response to specific disease issues,” Roberts says. “Cancer is one that’s very prominent but there will be other ones that come along, and over time we’ll build up those disease-specific ones into a more holistic look at clinically relevant genetics for patients to talk to their doctors about.” He adds that “the long pole in that tent is actually going to be discoveries in biology to allow us to make those associations [between genetic markers and reactions in the body] well. The puck is not going to be on the DNA sequencing or genetic side of things, it’s going to be ‘OK, what do I do with this knowledge?”
2018
The Most Important Tech Trends Of 2018, According To Top VCs
Fast Company
Genetic research and related medical advances could change health care as we know it.
Genetic research and related medical advances could change health care as we know it. The combination of biotechnology, nanotechnology and data analytics could usher in a new era of preventative and personalized medicine. Quality of life could improve and help drive economic growth.
2018
Eight long-term trends for growth investors
Morgan Stanley
Genetic passport
An important step for the transition to predictive and personalised medicine is the wide spread dissemination of genetic passports containing data from a DNA analysis of the individual. Based on the genetic information provided, a doctor can not only correctly put forward a diagnosis and select the most appropriate treatment, but also – prior to revealing the real picture of the pathological process – to warn of any possible developments of a particular disease with a view to providing timely prophylaxis or treatment.
2016
Russia 2030: science and technology foresight
Russia, Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation
Genetic modification of humans
Debates among scientists started roaring last year over a new technology that lets us edit human DNA. It’s called Crispr (pronounced ‘crisper’) and it’s a means of altering people’s DNA to carve diseases like cancer out of the equation.
2017
10 grand challenges we’ll face by 2050
The BBC
Genetic Fortune Telling
Scientists can now use your genome to predict your chances of getting heart disease or breast cancer, and even your IQ.
2018
10 Breakthrough Technologies 2018
MIT Technology Review
Generational and gender divides
While there has been solid progress on reducing extreme poverty, social exclusion persists. Exclusion hits the old, the young and women hardest, especially in developing countries. Gender inequality remains a key barrier to economic growth and poverty reduction. Women and girls account for six out of ten of the world’s poorest and two-thirds of the world’s illiterate people. According to the UNDP, women perform 66 percent of the world’s work, but earn just 10 percent of the income and own only 1 percent of the property.
2013
Now for the long term - The Report of the Oxford Martin Commission for Future Generations
Oxford Martin School