The Department of Health's chief scientist and director general for health improvement and protection, Professor David Harper, has published his progress review on the implementation of the 2003 white paper on genetics.
Professor Harper said: "The review allowed us to learn more from stakeholders about the state of genetics science now, its potential within healthcare, and what future priorities might be - both for government and within other sectors."
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