Week 13

13. (11/28) Genetic diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and surveillance

Idea: Genetic analysis has begun to identify genetic risk factors. We need to consider the social infrastructure needed to keep track of the genetic and environmental exposures with a view to useful epidemiological analysis and subsequent healthcare measures. Even in cases where the condition has a clear-cut link to a single changed gene and treatment is possible, there is complexity in sustaining that treatment.

Case: Genes as risk factors; Collection of genetic vs. environmental data for long-term surveillance; Complexities of social support after PKU diagnosis

Readings: Bowcock 2007, Khoury 2007, Frank 2005, Paul 1998

Citation: cchewadmin. (2008, July 29). Week 13. Retrieved November 06, 2014, from UMass Boston OpenCourseware Web site: http://ocw.umb.edu/public-policy/epidemiological-thinking-for-non-specialists/schedule-links/week-13.