Precision Medicine

5 researchers across 3 institutions

5 Researchers
3 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

This research area focuses on tailoring medical treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient. Investigations explore how a person's genetic makeup, environment, and lifestyle influence their health and response to therapies. Researchers utilize advanced molecular biology techniques, bioinformatics, and computational modeling to identify biomarkers for disease risk, diagnosis, and treatment efficacy. Sub-fields include pharmacogenomics, the study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs, and the development of targeted therapies for various diseases, including cancers and neurological disorders.

This work holds particular relevance for Arkansas by addressing health disparities and improving outcomes for the state's population. Research efforts align with the need for more effective and personalized approaches to common health issues in Arkansas, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Understanding the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to disease prevalence in the state can inform public health strategies and the development of locally relevant diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

This interdisciplinary field draws upon expertise in molecular biology, pharmacology, computational science, and health sciences. Engagement spans multiple institutions within Arkansas, fostering collaboration across diverse research environments and contributing to a robust ecosystem of health-related scientific inquiry.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Dan Li NCTR 4 286
Meeiyueh Liu UAMS 2 108
Edward Zhao UAMS 2 32
Maxwell J. Bean University of Arkansas 2 5
William Jeremy Shelton-Correa UAMS 0 0
Molecular Biology Techniques And Applications 2 Cancer Treatment And Pharmacology 2 Disease Models, Animal 1 Neoplasms 1 Health Sciences Research And Education 1 Brain Neoplasms 1 Drug Discovery 1 Biological Specimen Banks 1 Organoids 1 Disease Mechanisms Research 1 Cancer-Related Molecular Mechanisms Research 1 Genomics And Phylogenetic Studies 1 Bioinformatics And Genomic Networks 1 Cancer Genomics And Diagnostics 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Research 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
3 works in 2028
-55.3% CAGR 2018–2028
Leadership concentration
4.6% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 15
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2028 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Harvard University 2,344
  2. 2 University of Washington 1,416
  3. 3 University of California San Diego 1,380
  4. 4 National Institutes of Health 1,296
  5. 5 Johns Hopkins University 1,222
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