HuGE Case Studies
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Welcome to the Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention’s HuGENet™ Case Studies Series, an on-line presentation designed to sharpen your epidemiological skills and enhance your knowledge of the genetics of chronic diseases. |
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Purpose
To train health professionals in the practical application of human genome epidemiology (HuGE), which translates gene discoveries to disease prevention by integrating population-based data on gene-disease relationships and interventions. Students will acquire conceptual and practical tools for critically evaluating the growing scientific literature in specific disease areas.
Instructions
Case studies are presented as follows:
- Educational objectives
- Case studies
- Overview about the topic followed by
- A summary of the information contained in each article
- Questions and answers about the article
- Workspace and an opportunity to submit your answer
- Our answer key
- Bibliography
- Medline Search Opportunity
*Note: Although you may quit and resume at any time, it is important to read the case study in the order in which it is presented.
Case Studies
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