Institutionalization of personalized medicine in India: analysis of research trends and government interventions.

Abstract

The biggest challenges that any country faces are affordability and accessibility of quality healthcare. Technological advancements can address these challenges. One such advancement is personalized medicine (PM). This paper discusses the implementation and institutionalization of PM. Using the sectoral innovation system framework, this work describes government interventions with research trends in PM in India. The Web of Science database was used to analyzeresearch trends. Indian government-funded interventions to institutionalize PM were compiled and analyzed. Results suggest that India's healthcare sector is dynamic. The framework discusses some specifics, including the research network, boundariesand government initiatives to promote PM adoption. Based on the policy gaps, this paper further proposes an integrated policy framework for incorporating PM into India's healthcare system.