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J Epidemiol March 2017 PMID 28189464

Overview of the BioBank Japan Project: Study design and profile.

Akiko Nagai, Makoto Hirata, Yoichiro Kamatani, Kaori Muto, Koichi Matsuda, Yutaka Kiyohara, Toshiharu Ninomiya, Akiko Tamakoshi, Zentaro Yamagata, Taisei Mushiroda, Yoshinori Murakami, Koichiro Yuji, Yoichi Furukawa, Hitoshi Zembutsu, Toshihiro Tanaka

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Discussants frequently highlight the informative nature of the publication, with some mentioning how it 'lays the foundation for personalized medicine' and others noting its 'ambitious scale'. The tone is generally positive and curious, reflecting an interest in the project's potential, but only a few dig deeper into methodological specifics or future impacts, which justifies the moderate engagement and impact scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to align with the publication's positive portrayal of the BBJ project's design and scope.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts express high curiosity and enthusiasm about the project's potential, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants delve into details about the study design and its implications, showing active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the project's significance, few posts suggest it will cause immediate widespread change, hence a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The BioBank Japan (BBJ) Project was started in 2003 to build a large biobank to support personalized medicine by collecting clinical and genetic data from patients with 47 common diseases across Japan.
  • Over the first 5 years, around 200,000 people were registered, with detailed clinical info, DNA samples, and survival data collected, focusing on those with 32 specific diseases.
  • The project aims to create a comprehensive genomic and clinical database to help understand diseases better and advance personalized medicine in the future.]
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