Genetic data sharing and artificial intelligence in the era of personalized medicine based on a cross‐sectional analysis of the Saudi human genome program

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The success of the Saudi Human Genome Program (SHGP), one of the top ten genomic programs worldwide, is highly dependent on the Saudi population embracing the concept of participating in genetic testing. However, genetic data sharing and artificial intelligence (AI) in genomics are critical public issues in medical care and scientific research. The present study was aimed to examine the awareness, knowledge, and attitude of the Saudi society towards the SHGP, the sharing and privacy of genetic data resulting from the SHGP, and the role of AI in genetic data analysis and regulations. Results of a questionnaire survey with 804 respondents revealed moderate awareness and attitude towards the SHGP and minimal knowledge regarding its benefits and applications. Respondents demonstrated a low level of knowledge regarding the privacy of genetic data. A generally positive attitude was found towards the outcomes of the SHGP and genetic data sharing for medical and scientific research. The highest level of knowledge was detected regarding AI use in genetic data analysis and privacy regulation. We recommend that the SHGP’s regulators launch awareness campaigns and educational programs to increase and improve public awareness and knowledge regarding the SHGP’s benefits and applications. Furthermore, we propose a strategy for genetic data sharing which will facilitate genetic data sharing between institutions and advance Personalized Medicine in genetic diseases’ diagnosis and treatment.

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Alrefaei, A. F., Hawsawi, Y. M., Almaleki, D., Alafif, T., Alzahrani, F. A., & Bakhrebah, M. A. (2022). Genetic data sharing and artificial intelligence in the era of personalized medicine based on a cross‐sectional analysis of the Saudi human genome program. Scientific Reports, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05296-7

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