Scientific research constitutes the first step in the technological development process: in the case of precision medicine, they establish the foundations for innovations that can transform medical practice. Precision medicine considers individual variability in genes, environment and lifestyle, and is expected to transform healthcare in the next decade.
Academic surveillance showed 103,695 academic records related to precision medicine, of which 92,857 correspond to the last decade, evidencing the growth and emerging nature of this discipline, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.14 % in the period 2017 – 2022. Main focuses include omics tools, precision treatments and technological trends
The United States leads research and development in this area. China and the United Kingdom continue the trend, standing out as significant emerging players in the field. This distribution shows a concentration of precision medicine research in countries with advanced economies and robust educational systems. Ecuador is ranked 73rd worldwide, with 55 publications related to precision medicine.
Precision medicine is in a phase of rapid growth and transformation, driven by technological advances and a growing research base. As its application expands, it is essential to foster global cooperation and ensure the inclusion of diverse populations in research to improve health equity.
The analysis of the evolution of technological trends shows the following behavior:
There is a predominance of precision therapies with significant and constant growth. Technological trends in precision medicine reflect more modest growth; while omics tools remain relatively stable with slight growth throughout the period. This indicates strong interest and progress in the development of personalized treatments over time. The study of information technologies and the study of omics tools can be classified as broad and general lines of research, whose applications in specific diseases open an immense panorama of study possibilities that are reflected in precision therapies.
