Overview of the BioBank Japan Project: Study design and profile

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Authors

Akiko Nagai · The University of Tokyo

Makoto Hirata · The University of Tokyo

Yoichiro Kamatani · RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences

Kaori Muto · The University of Tokyo

Koichi Matsuda · The University of Tokyo

Yutaka Kiyohara · Hisayama Research Institute For Lifestyle Diseases

Toshiharu Ninomiya

Abstract

The BBJ Project has constructed the infrastructure for genomic research for various common diseases. This clinical information, coupled with genomic data, will provide important clues for the implementation of personalized medicine.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Genomics and Rare Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Epidemiology

Volume 27, Issue 3, pp. S2-S8

DOI: 10.1016/j.je.2016.12.005

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