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Memphis Launches BIG Initiative for Precision Medicine Revolution

5/23/2025

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The BIG Initiative has launched in Memphis, TN, uniting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Regional One Health, and East Tennessee State University to revolutionize genomic research. By merging genomic data with electronic health records, this groundbreaking effort seeks to combat health disparities and improve precision medicine for underserved communities, ensuring better health outcomes for all.

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The BIG Initiative has launched in Memphis, TN, uniting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Regional One Health, and East Tennessee State University to revolutionize genomic research. By merging genomic data with electronic health records, this groundbreaking effort seeks to combat health disparities and improve precision medicine for underserved communities, ensuring better health outcomes for all.