Session Introduction: Precision Medicine: Innovative methods for advanced understanding of molecular underpinnings of disease.

Abstract

Precision medicine, also often referred to as personalized medicine, targets the development of treatments and preventative measures specific to the individual's genomic signatures, lifestyle, and environmental conditions. The series of Precision Medicine sessions in PSB has continuously highlighted the advances in this field. Our 2024 collection of manuscripts showcases algorithmic advances that integrate data from distinct modalities and introduce innovative approaches to extract new, medically relevant information from existing data. These evolving technology and analytical methods promise to bring closer the goals of precision medicine to improve health and increase lifespan.