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Internships:
Intern projects are developed to emphasize use of the scientific
method in addressing basic laboratory practice issues within the public
health and clinical sectors. Internships are typically for three months.
Opportunities are provided for interns to meet others throughout the CDC
to gain a better understanding of our broader mission. This has been a
very successful program for LPEGB and the interns. Internships are
sponsored jointly by the CDC and either the Association
of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM) or the
Association
of Schools of Public Health (ASPH).
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Melanie Myers (1999)
Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene
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Genetic testing for mutation and Public Health in GJB2 - a Preliminary
Assessment of Laboratory Practices
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Le Thai Binh (2000)
Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene
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Thrombosis Risk, and Public Health Intervention, and Genetic Testing
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Suzanne Cox (2001)
University of Illinois at Chicago
School of Public Health -
Community Health Sciences
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Assessment of International Genetic Laboratory Practices: Emphasis on
Quality Assurance Practices and Policy
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Career
Development Awards (CDAs):
This is a joint program between CDC and the Association
of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM) to support professional
development in genetics and disease prevention in an environment that
links academic scholarship and public health practice. The CDA gains
experience and training in public health and LGB gains additional
expertise, practical experience and viewpoints related to genetics.
These are 2-3 year opportunities for professionals at varying levels
within their career to gain additional experience and expertise.
Emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary projects, enhancing professional
contacts, integrating with relevant components at the CDC, and making a
significant contribution to one or more major projects.
Current Career Development Awardees:
- Bin Chen (Clinical Molecular Geneticist)
Faculty, Laboratory Director,
Arkansas Children's Hospital
- Andrew Faucett (Genetic Counselor)
Director, Applied Genetics, Inc./Esoterix
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