The Precision Medicine Initiative: Treatments Tailored to You

President Obama launched his Precision Medicine initiative today, which invests in an emerging area of medicine that accounts for individual differences in people's genes, environments, and lifestyles.

While most of today’s medical treatments are designed for the average patient, Precision Medicine delivers the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. With a reliance on research and individualization, Precision Medicine gives data-driven treatments as unique as your own body.

Learn more about the President’s new initiative and how it could help your family and friends.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:30 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the House Democratic Issues Conference in Philadelphia

11:10 AM: The President delivers remarks highlighting investments to improve health and treat disease through precision medicine

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest