Dr. Namandjé Bumpus discusses the ways that people can respond to a drug. While many drugs are available as “one size fits all” regimens, all drugs do not work the same in all individuals. A person’s genetic makeup can have a marked impact on their individual response to drugs. Dr. Bumpus will explain that understanding how our bodies process drugs can improve predictions of who will benefit from a particular medication, leading to more predictive, personalized medicine.
