This article briefly reviews recent advances in genomic science and several areas in which genomic discoveries are beginning to yield meaningful health advances for pediatric patients. Additionally, we consider some future challenges and opportunities in using genomics to advance “personalized medicine” for the pediatric patient. Personalized medicine has come to be understood by many as the use of individual genome sequence information to ensure the most appropriate selection treatments – often distilled to “the right drug, at the right dose for the right person.” Readers less familiar with genomic concepts may wish to consult recent genomic themed review articles as well as available online glossaries of genomic terms. 1-5
