In recent years, advanced technologies such as genomics, artificial intelligence and blockchain, have reached the potential to significantly improve global healthcare. At the same time, costs to sequence genomes have decreased considerably over the past twenty years. Genomic medicine, with considerable implications for understanding and treatment of many rare diseases, is perfectly suited for utilizing blockchain technology particularly for the secure and private storage of healthcare information. The Shivom ecosystem plans to offer an open a blockchain-based genomics database alongside a webmarketplace and innovation hub, which will allow providers and third-party vendors to add and market customized apps and precision medicine services. Shivom intends to build such a platform using convergent technologies including genomics, blockchain and artificial intelligence; technologies identified by the European Commission as among today's most promising breakthrough innovations1 . Upon establishing a highly scalable healthcare vertical, Shivom will extend its services to form a global network of genomic counselors and associated laboratories as well as establish a non-profit research and development (R&D) organization for a fully integrated healthcare service system. The research institute will be based on open-innovation that optimally connects patients, clinicians, researchers, insurers, clinical laboratories and other stakeholders. The Shivom platform works on the principles of open collaboration, transparency and integrity and provides patients with complete control over their own genomic data. Patients / donors via crypto keys will have full control over their sensitive personal health data and be able to donate or monetize on their genomes via Shivom’s blockchain platform. Every person on the planet, even those from low-income countries and rural areas where healthcare services are not readily available, will have the opportunity to have their genome sequenced and stored; and work with clinicians and genomic counselors to make educated decisions about personalized healthcare. By developing the world’s largest genomic data-hub and healthcare services platform, Shivom plans to usher in a new era of healthcare and precision medicine. Shivom anticipates its massive genomics datahub and healthcare ecosystem will create value for all individuals, not-for-profit organizations, governments and for-profit entities worldwide.
