SPH Summer Institute, PubH 7200-109 - Application of Genomics to Public Health: Genomics and acute disease investigations
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John Besser, Minnesota Department of Health.
Public Lectures
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May 31, 2007
SPH Summer Institute, PubH7200-Genomics in Public Health: :Public Consultation and Public Policy Development."
Thursday, May 31.
By Greg Fowler
Gregory Fowler is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Geneforum, an Oregon based nonprofit organization dedicated to “enhancing public understanding, promoting civic discourse and informing genetic policy through the measurement and monitoring of public values."
He is also senior research associate and program director, Technology and Citizenship Program, Center for Public Health Studies in the School of Community Health at Portland State University, and an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University.
May 30, 2007
SPH Summer Institute, PubH7200-Genomics in Public Health: Application of Genomics to Identifying, Preventing, and Treating Diseases with a Focus on Cancer
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Monday, May 30
Brian Van Ness, Ph.D.
Cancer Center Research Program: Genetic Mechanisms of Cancer
Professor and Department Head, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
SPH Summer Institute, PubH7200-Genomics in Public Health: Stem Cell Research and Genomics
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Meri T. Firpo is a leading embryonic stem cell scientist whose research focuses on finding a cure for diabetes. At the University of Minnesota Stem Cell Institute, she is working to create insulin-producing cells for transplant into patients with the disease.
May 23, 2007
SPH Summer Institute, PubH7200-Genomics in Public Health: Genetic counseling and referral.
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Wednesday, May 23. Bonnie LeRoy.
Bonnie LeRoy, MS, CGC - Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Minnesota.
May 22, 2007
SPH Summer Institute, PubH7200-Genomics in Public Health: Genomic Epidemiology
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Tuesday, May 22. Dr. Heather Nelson
Dr. Nelson received an M.P.H. in Toxicology from the University of Minnesota in 1993 and a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from Harvard University in 1998. She was an assistant professor of Environmental Epidemiology in the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard before joining the faculty at the Universisty of Minnesota.
SPH Summer Institute, PubH7200-Genomics in Public Health: Potential and limitations of using genomics to improve health.
By Kristin Peterson Oehlke, MS, GCG, Project Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health.
Monday, May 22. Kristin Peterson Oehlke, Part 2.
SPH Summer Institute, PubH7200-Genomics in Public Health: Family history as a public health tool
Monday, May 22. Kristin Peterson Oehlke, Part 1.
By Kristin Peterson Oehlke, M.S., G.C.G., project coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health.
May 21, 2007
SPH Summer Institute, PubH7200-Genomics in Public Health: "Elements of genomics as a science and human biological identity."
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Monday, May 21. "Elements of genomics as a science and human biological identity."
William A. Toscano, Ph.D.
Professor and Division Head
Division of Environmental Health Sciences
SPH Summer Institute, PubH7200-Genomics in Public Health: "Privacy, Use and Implications of Data."
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Monday, May 21. "Privacy, Use and Implications of Data." David Orren.
Dave Orren is the Data Practices Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Health. Dave serves as MDH's expert on the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the Minnesota Health Records Act, HIPAA, and other privacy issues.
May 7, 2007
Dean's Update
On Monday, May 7, a School of Public Health school-wide meeting was held for all SPH faculty, staff, and students. John Finnegan gave a dean's report along with other important announcements, including new faculty, awards, and promotions.
May 4, 2007
Afghanistan, still the 'sick man' of Asia
Shams Najib and Ahmed Rahmanzai spoke on public health in Afghanistan on Friday, May 4th, 2007.
The Sub and Substance series is designed to expand our awareness about the state of health around the globe. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
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