dr. melissa austin (uw sphcm)
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Institute for Public Health GeneticsInstitute for Public Health GeneticsA University Initiatives Fund Program
Institute for Public Health GeneticsInstitute for Public Health GeneticsA University Initiatives Fund Program
Soul Catcher: Northwest Coast Indian symbol of physical and mental well being.Artist: Marvin Oliver
http://depts.washington.edu/phgenhttp://depts.washington.edu/phgen
What is Public Health Genetics?What is Public Health Genetics?What is Public Health Genetics?What is Public Health Genetics?The application of advances in human
genetics and genomic sciences to improve public health and prevent disease.
UW Institute for Public Health GeneticsUW Institute for Public Health GeneticsMission: To provide broad,
multidisciplinary training for future public health professionals, to facilitate
research in public health genetics, and to serve as a resource for continuing
professional education.
Core Faculty in Public Health GeneticsCore Faculty in Public Health Genetics
Dept of Medical Dept of Medical History and Ethics History and Ethics (Medicine)(Medicine)
Epidemiology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics,Biostatistics,
Environ & OccupEnviron & OccupHealth Sciences, Health Sciences, Health Services,Health Services,
PathobiologyPathobiology
School of LawSchool of Law
Fred Hutchinson Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cancer Research
CenterCenter
School of School of PharmacyPharmacySchool of School of
NursingNursing
Dept of Dept of AnthropologyAnthropology(Arts & Sciences)(Arts & Sciences)
Evans Evans School School of Public of Public AffairsAffairs
Washington Washington State Dept State Dept of Healthof Health
Public Health SciencesPublic Health Sciences
Institute for Public Health Genetics Institute for Public Health Genetics Multidisciplinary Academic ProgramMultidisciplinary Academic ProgramInstitute for Public Health Genetics Institute for Public Health Genetics Multidisciplinary Academic ProgramMultidisciplinary Academic Program
Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Track (1998)
Graduate Certificate Program (1998)M.S. Degree Track in Genetic
Epidemiology (2003)Ph.D. program in Public Health
Genetics (2003)
Public Health Genetics CompetenciesAustin et. al., Community Genetics, 2001
Public Health Genetics CompetenciesAustin et. al., Community Genetics, 2001
1. Apply knowledge of inheritance, including basic cellular and molecular mechanisms, to understand a variety of rare and common health conditions.
2. Apply epidemiological and statistical approaches to the study of risk factors and diseases with a genetic component.
3. Identify interactions among genes, environmental factors and behaviors.
Public Health Genetics Competencies (con’t)Public Health Genetics Competencies (con’t)
4. Understand how genetic principles/technologies apply to diagnosis, screening, and interventions for disease prevention and health promotion programs.
5. Incorporate genetic information into assessment, policy development, and assurance activities.
6. Apply methods to address ethical, legal, social and financial implications of the use of genetic principles/technologies in public health, including protecting privacy and autonomy, and preventing discrimination.
Ethics & Social
Science
Public Health
Human Genetics
Ecogenetics & Pharmaco-
genetics
Genetic Epidemiology
Health Economics &
Outcomes Research
Law & Policy
Training in Public Health Genetics
FundamenFundamental Areas tal Areas of Studyof Study
Core Knowledge Core Knowledge AreasAreas
A. Genomics in Public Health
B. Implications of Genetics for
Society
Public Health Genetics CoursesPublic Health Genetics CoursesPublic Health Genetics CoursesPublic Health Genetics CoursesMPH Core CoursesMPH Core Courses
• Genetic Epidemiology• Basic Concepts in
Pharmacogenetics and Toxicogenomics
• Legal, Ethical and Social Issues in Public Health Genetics
• Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Public Health Genetics
• Ethical Frameworks of Public Health Genetics
• Genetics and the Law
Ph.D. coursesPh.D. courses• Economic and Policy
Issues for Genetic Technologies and Services
• Genetic Discovery in Medicine and Public Health
• Social and Behavioral Research Methods in Public Health Genetics
Electives Electives Interactive Seminar SeriesInteractive Seminar Series
UW Institute for UW Institute for Public Health Genetics Public Health Genetics
CollaborationsCollaborations
CDC-funded UW Center for Genomics and Public Health
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Core of the UW Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health
A vision of the future of genomics research:
A blueprint for the genomic era
Collins, Green,Guttmacher,Guyer, on behalf of NHGRI
Nature 422: 835-847 (April),2003
Themes (floors), cross-cutting elements,“Grand Challenges”