Statistics in Personalized Medicine: Challenges and Innovations

Umulisa Kanyana J.

Faculty of Medicine Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Personalized medicine represents a paradigm shift in healthcare, aiming to tailor medical treatments to individual patients based on their unique genetic profiles, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. At the forefront of this transformation lies statistics, which plays a pivotal role in integrating diverse data sources, identifying biomarkers, and developing predictive models that guide personalized treatment decisions. However, statistics in personalized medicine face challenges such as data integration complexities, small sample sizes, and ethical considerations. Despite these challenges, innovative statistical approaches including machine learning, Bayesian inference, and multi-omics integration are driving advancements. The future of statistics in personalized medicine lies in integrating multi-omics data, adopting artificial intelligence for predictive modeling, enhancing quantitative pharmacology, leveraging real-world evidence, and addressing ethical and regulatory frameworks. By advancing these fronts, statistics holds the promise to optimize treatment outcomes, improve patient care, and redefine the landscape of healthcare delivery in the 21st century.

Keywords: Personalized medicine, Statistics, Data integration, Machine learning, Ethical considerations

CITE AS: Umulisa Kanyana J. (2024). Statistics in Personalized Medicine: Challenges and Innovations. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 5(2):39-43 https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJBAS/2024/5.2.39431