Genetic Epidemiology.

Catalog description

Genetic epidemiology investigates the intersection of genes and environmental factors that influence and predispose individuals to disease states. Students in this course will be able to analyze different sources of heritability including environment and epigenetics to address etiology, distribution, and control of disease within the population. Basic epidemiological topics will be taught in the course. Topics including gene identification and risk estimation for disease will be emphasized through the lens of epidemiological studies. Spring Semester.