Pharmacogenomics: Social, Ethical, and Clinical Dimensions

"...indispensable guide...as timely as it can be...an impressive multidisciplinary analysis...a 'must read'..." (Bioethics, Vol 18(4), August 2004)

"…Pharmacogenomics is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the field…. Given this book's uniqueness…libraries at any institution teaching pharmcogenomics should have a copy of this book.” (Journal of Pharmacy Technology, Sept/Oct 2003)

"...well written, clear, and informative...a restrained sense of excitement...permeates throughout...clearly...a solid contribution to the discourse." (Nature Biotechnology, May 1, 2003)

"...chapters offer fascinating glimpses into fields that may not be familiar to geneticists, genomicists, or clinicians...they will be informative...and provide a reminder that many people outside this field are going to be paying a lot of attention as discoveries...are reported." (New England Journal of Medicine, July 24, 2003)

"...an excellent summary of aspects of phamacogenomics...a solid reference for those working in the field and a unique textbook for those new to the subject area." (Clinical Chemistry, Vol. 49, No. 9)

"...a welcome addition to the growing body of literature...highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the field...should be required reading for anyone conducting pharmacogenomic research and for all clinicians who use pharmacogenomics..." (Journal of Pharmacy Technology, Vol. 19September/October 2003)

"...addresses the ethical, legal, and social implications of the individualized medicine that pharmacogenomics stands to create..." (Genetic Engineering News, Vol 23(14), 2003)

"This volume presents the ethical, legal and social issues as they interface with pharmacogenomics in a very readable and accessible manner...this is an incredibly valuable guide by thought-leaders in the field."
--Edward R. B. McCabe, M.D., Ph.D., David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California