Genetic Markers Studies

Hello all ~ I'm a bit new here, recently DX, and awaiting an appointment with a specialist and biopsy.  Type 1a, VL over 5,000,000.

There have been some recent findings published (Duke University) and another out of Australia, basically saying that they've identified a genetic marker that predicts the response to HCV treatment.  Here are a couple of links:

http://www.dukehealth.org/HealthLibrary/News/new_biomarker_predicts_response_to_hepatitis_c_treatment
http://www.watoday.com.au/breaking-news-national/aussies-aid-hepatitis-c-breakthrough-20090914-fmdz.html

Anyway, I'm wondering - do you think this knowledge will be used anytime soon to aid in assessing treatment options and outcome?  Or cost prohibitive?

I thank you for your thoughts ~
Jazzy

[Mary4now]

I know that was information posted a little bit ago.  I think its too new.  Probably lots of $$ too.  I imagine they will have to go through all the trials with it too.
I have not treated yet and hope to get into the right study w/ geno 1 lots of buggers floating around.  stage 1 grade 1,