Human Genome Epidemiology Workshop:  
Using Genetic Information to Improve Health and Prevent Disease
Sponsored by:  Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention, CDC

May 8 - 9, 2000
Atlanta, Georgia

This workshop will introduce the concepts of human genome epidemiology (HuGE), which translates gene discoveries to disease prevention by integrating population-based data on gene-disease relationships with the development of interventions. Course participants will acquire conceptual and practical tools for critically evaluating the growing scientific literature in this area.

After the course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize 3 features that define the emerging field of human genome epidemiology and its relationship to human genetics, epidemiology, and the evaluation of genetic tests and services.

•  Identify 3 types of data needed to translate genetic discoveries into public health recommendations and interventions.

• Use 3 criteria to review and evaluate such data in the scientific literature.
  

Health professionals trained in epidemiology, genetics, or preventive medicine who are interested in the intersection of these disciplines. Participants should know the basic concepts of epidemiology and genetics.

Note: This workshop is not intended for persons seeking an in-depth introduction to either epidemiology or genetics.

Lectures will provide an overview of human genome epidemiology, including impact of the human genome project on epidemiologic research; measuring gene-disease associations and gene-environment interactions; integrating the evidence from population-based studies into prevention activities; and translating genetic advances into improved health outcomes.

Case studies will allow practice in describing the population distribution of gene variants; summarizing gene-disease associations in terms of environment and gene-gene interactions; and characterizing biochemical and DNA tests in terms of analytic validity, clinical validity, and clinical utility.

Wylie Burke, MD, PhD, Women's Health Care Center, University of Washington, Department of Medicine
Janice S. Dorman, PhD, Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
Darrell Ellsworth, PhD, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Jan M. Friedman, MD, MS, PhD, Children's and Women's Health Center, University of British Colombia
Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Julian Little, PhD, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Aberdeen Medical School, Scotland
Karen Steinberg, PhD, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Direct access from Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport.
Restaurant in hotel, Continental breakfast available.
Hotel shuttle to Lenox Square and 3-mile vicinity.
Approximately 2 miles to most CDC Atlanta locations.

Send questions to Genetics Mailbox,
Or call:  770-488-3235
Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention