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Research

Epidemiology and Genetics Branch

Social, behavioral, and environmental factors interact with biological and genetic factors to increase or reduce risk of disease and effectiveness of treatments.

The Epidemiology and Genetics branch conducts collaborative genetic and epidemiologic research to explain mechanisms affecting the diagnosis, progression, and treatment of chronic diseases that disproportionately affect populations experiencing health disparities.

Studies examine interactions of genomic, molecular, and metabolic factors with social-behavioral and environmental factors, race and ethnicity, ancestry, and lifestyle and their effects on the health of populations experiencing health disparities.

Acting Head

Vacant

Investigators

Allana T. Forde, Ph.D., M.P.H., FAHA
Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator
Stressors and Health Disparities Lab

 

Page updated Jan. 26, 2024