How Can Genomic Data Be Used to Develop Targeted Therapies?
Targeted therapies are drugs designed to specifically target the molecular changes driving cancer. By analyzing the genomic data from cancer patients, researchers can identify key mutations or pathways to target. For example, therapies targeting the HER2 gene are effective in certain breast cancers with HER2 overexpression. Genomic data helps in the identification and validation of these targets, leading to the development of effective therapies.
