NEW COURSES at the 2007 Summer Public Health Institute:
PubH 7200-103 - Genomics in Public Health
Behavior and genomics; resources, technologies and data; privacy, data use and implications; individual and population health; family history, newborn screening and genetic counseling and referral; genomics in Iceland. (1 credit)- May 21-25, 2007 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gene determinism vs. influence; role of environment on genes; modifiable risk factors; genomics and disease management; genomics and stem cell research; genomics and disasters; pharmacogentics, nutrigenomics, metabolomics; ethical dilemmas (1 credit) - May 29-June 1, 2007 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Genotypes of particular interst to public health; direct to consumer marketing; fetal origins; genomics and health disparities; indivudal rights and practices for the common good;special guest lecture by Muin Khoury (1 credit) - June 4-8, 2007 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TUITION AND FEES.
For complete course descriptions, scholarship applications and registration information go to: http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu/institute
A listing of genomic competencies for the public health workforce at any level in any program.
A listing of guidelines for referral to genetic consultation according to age.
New knowledge regarding the role of genetic predisposition to certain diseases gives us new ways of screening for susceptibility and, possibly, new preventive measures. Ovarian and breast cancer are two diseases that have been associated with certain genetic changes. What does this mean for public health nursing practice?
Family History
Family history fact sheets for chronic diseases; tools and instructions; and relevant links.
Genetic Tools: Genetics Through a Primary Care Lens
This website provides background information, teaching cases, and links to other resources, to facilitate teaching about genetics in primary care settings.
Going Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: Screening for Heritable Cancer Predisposition
The case for molecular screening for hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) as a viable strategy for reducing the burden of cancer in the population
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he Minnesota Department of Health's Public Health Laboratory screens all Minnesota newborn babies for more than 50 congenital and inherited disorders that can be treated. Hospitals collect blood from the newborns and submit the specimens to the newborn screening program. Each year, the newborn screening program screens more than 70,000 newborns in Minnesota and saves the lives or greatly improves the outcomes of approximately affected 70 children. Early medical interventions prevent severe disabilities and death.