Genetic epidemiology: an 'enlightened narrative'?

An enlightened approach to screening for dioxins.

Background: Interpersonal physical violence is an important global public health concern that has received limited attention in the developing world. There is in particular a paucity of data regarding physical violence and its socio-demographic correlates among in-school adolescents in Namibia. Methods: We analysed cross-sectional data from the Namibia Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) c...

Enlightened Localism: A Narrative Account of Poverty and Education in the Great Society

Genetic epidemiology: an expanding scientific discipline1

Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new discipline that studies the interaction between genetic and environmental factors in the etiology of human diseases. Taking advantage of genetic markers provided by molecular biological research, complex computerized algorithms, and large databases, the field of genetic epidemiology has undergone significant development over the past 10 years. Using conc...

Environmental epidemiology: An introduction

Genetic epidemiology.

The Division of Biostatistics offers two training programs in Genetic Epidemiology, a postdoctoral master's degree (GEMS) and a certificate program. These programs provide a multidisciplinary educational opportunity for people who want to work at the dynamic nexus of genetics and medicine. There are growing needs for scientists with this training both in academia and industry. With the wealth o...