AMA Welcomes an End to Human Gene Patents
Statement attributable to: Jeremy A. Lazarus, M.D., President, American Medical Association“The U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous rejection of patenting human genes is a clear victory for patients that will expand medical discovery and preserve access to innovative diagnosis and treatment options. “The American Medical Association (AMA) has long advocated for a clear prohibition against human gene patents. To ensure the U.S. Supreme Court heard physicians’ voices loud and clear, the AMA joined with other health care organizations