The extravagant expectations around emerging technologies often gives way to a sense of disillusionment when the lofty expectations are not fulfilled. For genomics and precision precision to escape this cycle, it will be essentially to demonstrate palpable utility, tangible impact. We'll be there when sequencing is embraced not because it’s interesting or edgy, but because it’s so obviously useful that once you’ve seen the benefits you can’t imagine not availing yourself of it.  Achieving impact will require data, collaboration, and champions.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the cycle in emerging technologies of extravagant expectation followed by disappointment and disillusionment
• Review examples where precision medicine is impacting patients today