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The 3rd National Conference on Genetics and Disease Prevention

Genetics in Public Health
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September 19-20, 2000 Ann Arbor, Michigan Symposium: September 18, 2000


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Topics:
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Genetics in Public Health Practice: Assessing Current Practice and Future Needs
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Overview of National Guidelines, Federal Projects, Resources, and State Genetics Programs
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Addressing Workforce Competency, Capacity and Training Needs in Schools of Public Health
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Genetics Policy and Legislation
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Engaging the Community in Public Health Genetics
Workshops:
   
bullet Gene-Environmental Interactions and Genetic Susceptibility in the Workplace
bullet Genetics in Maternal Child Health
bullet Genetics in Chronic Disease
bullet Genetic Epidemiology and Population Screening
bullet Genetics in the Community
bullet Educational Approaches to Public Health Genetics
bullet Issues in Genetics Program Administration
Who Should Attend:
   
bullet Federal, state and local public health and genetics professionals
bullet Health care providers
bullet Faculty and students at schools of public health
bullet Other health professions schools
bullet Community advocacy organizations
bullet Health policy-makers

Sponsors:
   
bullet The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
bullet Health Resources & Services Administration
bullet National Human Genome Research Institute
bullet University of Michigan - School of Public Health
bullet Michigan Department of Community Health
bullet Association of State and Territorial Health Officials 

Co-Sponsors:
   
bullet Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs
bullet American Public Health Association
bullet Association of Schools of Public Health
bullet University of Michigan - School of Public Health
bullet National Association of County and City Health Officials
bullet National Cancer Institute
bullet National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resources Center
bullet Ohio Department of Health

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