Henry Ford Health helps forge new path in genomics

Today, Henry Ford Health joined other leading US health systems in announcing the Truveta Genome Project, an innovative collaboration to generate genetic data on tens of millions of consented and de-identified volunteers, creating the largest and most diverse database of genotypic and phenotypic information ever assembled. At over ten times the scale of previous endeavors, this groundbreaking project ensures comprehensive representation across ancestries, ethnicities, genders, and other social drivers of health, unlocking profound insights into how genetics impact health. Truveta and its member health systems will partner with the Regeneron Genetics Center® (RGC) to sequence the exomes of the first ten million volunteers. Microsoft Azure will be the exclusive cloud provider for the Truveta Genome Project.

"Our participation in the groundbreaking Truveta Genome Project represents a significant step toward personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to the individual needs of each patient,” said Bob Riney, President and CEO, Henry Ford Health. “By leveraging the power of genomic data integrated with EHR data, we aim to enhance patient outcomes, reduce the burden of disease, and pave the way for a healthier future. This initiative not only underscores our commitment to innovation but also to delivering the highest standard of care to those we serve."

To learn more about the ambitious collaboration, visit the Truveta Genome Project web site here. To read more about Henry Ford Health’s foundational role in Truveta, click here.