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Mini-symposia
Session II |
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Natcher Conference Center |
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| Bringing
Genetics to the Public |
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Co-chaired
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Kathleen
R. Merikangas, Ph.D.
Senior Investigator and Chief, Section on
Developmental Genetic Epidemiology,
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, NIMH |
Conference
Room E1/E2, Natcher Conference Center |
This symposium will address
the goals and tools for translation of advances
in
genomics to public health. Approaches in genetic
epidemiology, bioinformatics
and molecular genetics to elucidate causes
of complex human diseases will be
described. Priorities for genetics research
for complex human diseases will be
discussed. The need for informed social and
behavioral interventions, particularly
among those at genetic risk, will be described.
The speakers will illustrate the
importance of integration of disciplines within
genetics and between genetics and
basic, clinical, behavioral, services and
public health research. |
Program |
Genetics of Complex Diseases:
Research Priorities for Public Health
Kathleen R. Merikangas, Ph.D.
Senior Investigator and Chief, Section on
Developmental Genetic Epidemiology,
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, NIMH |
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Seeing the Forest and the
Trees - Tools for Navigating the Complex Trait
Jungle
Kenneth H. Buetow, Ph.D.
Senior Investigator and Chief, Laboratory
of Population Genetics, CCR, NCI |
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Application of Susceptibility
Genes to Identify Environmental Risk Factors
for
Complex Diseases
John Hardy, Ph.D.
Senior Investigator and Chief, Laboratory
of Neurogenetics, NIA |
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Future of Behavioral and
Social Research in Public Health
Colleen McBride, Ph.D.
Chief, Social and Behavioral Research Branch,
NHGRI |
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