Google Genomics. Watson & genetics. Pharmacos: PROs, personalized med (PRVR 11.17.14)

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On this PRVR:

1) Google Genomics plans to store individuals’ genomes in the cloud, where they can be analyzed en masse by healthcare researchers.
Link: http://bigthink.com/ideafeed/for-new-era-of-personalized-medicine-google-to-store-individual-genomes-in-the-cloud

2) The IBM Watson program has invested in Pathway Genomics, which will use Watson’s computing prowess to offer a consumer app that can provide answers to personal health questions.
Link: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12950769/1/how-ibm-and-watson-plan-to-use-your-genetic-code-to-help-you-live-longer.html

3) Except for Jannsen, Novartis and Roche, few of the top 12 pharmaceutical companies are commercially ready for a personalized medicine business model
Link: http://www.diaceutics.com/new-report-reveals-most-leading-pharma-companies-still-not-commercially-ready-personalized-medicine

4) Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) are of interest to pharmaceutical companies in their marketing strategies, but they are not finding buy-in from regulatory agencies.
LInk: http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/drug-makers-report-average-22-patient-reported-outcomes-endpoints-appear-on-final-product-1966590.htm

5) Sentrian’s remote patient intelligence platform plans to spot individuals’ impending health problems before they require hospitalization.
Link: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sentrian-the-worlds-first-remote-patient-intelligence-company-launches-to-eliminate-preventable-hospitalization-282122331.html