What is the future of PD Genetics?

Genetic Factors

PD Online member Dr. Andrew Singleton (NIH/NIA) poses the following questions to start this discussion about the future of PD genetics:

  • What will be the impact of the $1000 genome on PD genetics and what are the roadblocks to success?
  • Can we presently understand gene and environment interactions? Will new technologies reveal the interface between genetics and the environment?
  • Is there a role for somatic mutation in Parkinson's disease?
  • What are the ethical considerations as we approach a more complete understanding of the genetic and epigenetic architecture of PD?
  • What would you do with a billion dollars earmarked for genetic research?
Responses:
RE: The Future of PD Genetics
Andrew Singleton, NIH
10 Nov 2009 05:18 PM EST
What will be the impact of the $1000 genome on PD genetics and what are the roadblocks to success? ... 
The future ...
Haydeh Payami, Wadsworth
12 Nov 2009 05:50 PM EST
Can we presently understand gene and environment interactions? Will new technologies reveal the interface between genetics and the environment? ... 
Responses: 1
The future...
Owen A Ross, Mayo Clinic
19 Nov 2009 12:45 PM EST
What will be the impact of the $1000 genome on PD genetics and what are the roadblocks to success? ... 
Further thoughts on the future of PD genetics
Brian K. Fiske, MJFF
20 Nov 2009 07:34 PM EST
I think these are great questions and look forward to reading responses from others in the community. Here is my take from a 'funder' perspective (although much of this is my own personal opinion and ... 
Responses: 1
Additional thoughts on the future of PD genetics
Jonathan L Haines, Vanderbilt
21 Dec 2009 04:17 PM EST
I'm a little late to this discussion but I'd like to follow-up on some of the earlier comments: Impact of cheap genome sequencing ...