What You Should Know:
– Helix, a population genomics and precision health company, announced a significant expansion of its research network with the addition of three prominent health systems: TriHealth, Parkview Health, and Rochester Regional Health.
– Each system has committed to enrolling 100,000 participants, bringing the total number of participants in the Helix Research Network to over 300,000, making it the largest and fastest-growing precision clinical research network globally.
Democratizing Access to Genomics
Through their collaboration with Helix, TriHealth, Parkview Health, and Rochester Regional Health are committed to offering genomics services to their patients, regardless of socioeconomic background. Participation in the research network is voluntary and provided at no cost to individuals.
Participants will receive valuable clinical insights about their genetic predispositions to various health conditions, including inherited cancers and high cholesterol. This information can help individuals make informed decisions about their health management and potentially enable early detection and prevention of diseases.
