Progress and Perspectives of Genetic Diagnosis in Panama

Abstract

Genetic diagnosis in the field of Medical Genetics, which dates back to the pioneering efforts of Dr. John Ward, has experienced notable progress in Panama in recent years, due to the increase in installed capacity and specialized Panamanian professionals, as well as development within institutions such as the Social Security Fund, the Children's Hospital, the Gorgas Institute, and the INDICASAT Institute, as well as private offerings and industry support. The prospects for its growth go hand in hand with the growing need for medical evaluation and genetic diagnosis for daily medical management, as well as the near-term advent of Personalized or Precision Medicine.