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Environmental Health Laboratory
Part of CDC’s Division of Laboratory Science, the Environmental
Health Laboratory was established to improve the public’s health by
preventing diseases caused by toxic substances in the environment
and ensuring quality in laboratory methods. Genetics activities in
the Environmental Health Laboratory include evaluating how
environmental factors affect genes and helping laboratories screen
newborns for rare genetic disorders.
Laboratory Practice Evaluation and Genomics Branch (LPEGB): Genetic
Testing
The LPEGB in the Division of Laboratory Systems works to improve
laboratory methods for human genetic testing. Individuals in this
branch work with professionals and decision makers at the
international, national, state, and local levels to address issues
in genetic testing and to provide training opportunities and
educational tools.
National Office of
Public Health Genomics (NOPHG)
NOPHG provides current information about how human genomic
discoveries can be used to improve health and prevent disease.
Genetics activities in the NOPHG include the family history project,
investigation of genomics in clinical practice, and population-based
genetic research. NOPHG also sends out weekly e-mail updates with
information about the impact of human genetic research on disease
prevention and public health. (To sign up for these updates, click
on Weekly
Updates and scroll to the bottom of the page.)
National Center on
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
NCBDDD promotes the health of babies, children, and adults and
enhances the potential for full, productive living. Work in the
center includes finding causes of birth defects and developmental
disabilities, creating and supporting prevention programs, helping
children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting
health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities.
Genetics activities in NCBDDD are centered in the Pediatric Genetics
and Single Gene Disorders and Disability teams.
Pediatric
Genetics
The Pediatric Genetics team in NCBDDD is involved in many research
activities involving genetics and children. These activities include
studying genetic factors related to birth defects, providing data
for policy development on screening for genetic disorders, and
conducting other research related to genetics issues. The Pediatric
Genetics website provides links to information about pediatric
genetic conditions, newborn screening for genetic conditions, and
genetic counseling.
Single Gene Disorders and Disability (SGDD)
The SGDD team in NCBDDD conducts research on single gene disorders
and works to promote the best medical, functional, and psychosocial
outcomes for people who have these disabling or potentially
disabling disorders. The team’s research activities currently focus
on Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DBMD) and Fragile X
Syndrome (FXS). Research is aimed at improving surveillance,
screening and diagnosis, and services for people who have these
disorders.
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Date: September 22, 2006
Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities
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