The basic science of public health genomics is "human genome epidemiology," the set of methods for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data on the distribution of gene variants, gene-disease associations, and gene-environment and gene-gene interactions. Population-based epidemiologic studies are the basis for estimating the absolute, relative, and attributable risks that gauge the effects of genomic factors on the health of individuals and populations. (Khoury)

Activities

• HuGENet™
  Human Genome Epidemiology Network

• NHANES

Conference and Workshop Materials

• Genomics and the Future of Public Health Symposium
  Symposium Agenda.  Summary: Symposium Description

Fact Sheets

Population Health Fact Sheet for Health Professionals

Gene Environment Interaction   [ print version ]

Publications

•  The Role of Human Genomics in Acute Public Health Investigations:
  Current Practice and Future Strategies
  Genomics and Population Health: 2005 Report
   
•  Genomics and Acute Public Health Investigations
  Genomics and Population Health: United States 2003 Report
   
• Genome based Research and Population Health  ( 1MB)
  Report of an expert workshop held at the Rockefeller Foundation Study and Conference Centre, Bellagio, Italy, 14-20 April 2005

Related Links

• NCS
  National Children's Study

• NBDPS
  National Birth Defect Prevention Study

• Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN)
  The Genetic Association Information Network