100K Wellness Project
100K Wellness Project
The 100K Wellness Project (pronounced "one hundred thousand wellness project") is a large-scale, longitudinal study aimed at improving human health through personalized medicine. The project was initiated by Leroy Hood, a pioneer in the field of systems biology, and his team at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle, Washington.
Etymology
The name "100K Wellness Project" refers to the initial goal of the project: to enroll 100,000 participants and monitor their health over the course of several years. The term "wellness" in the project's name reflects its focus on promoting health and preventing disease, rather than simply treating illness.
Overview
The 100K Wellness Project was launched in 2014 with a pilot study involving 108 individuals. Participants provided blood, urine, and stool samples, which were analyzed using various genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic techniques. The data collected was used to generate personalized health recommendations for each participant.
The project's ultimate goal is to create a predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory (P4) model of healthcare. This approach, also known as P4 medicine, aims to predict health risks, prevent disease, personalize treatment, and engage patients in their own healthcare.
Related Terms
- Leroy Hood
- Institute for Systems Biology
- Systems biology
- Genomics
- Proteomics
- Metabolomics
- P4 medicine
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 100K Wellness Project
- Wikipedia's article - 100K Wellness Project
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