NHGRI Interactive Video Conference Bethesda Site - "Bethesda Disparities" - Dr Francis Collins, MD Anderson Lecture, 2003-06-22T00:00:00+00:00
Scope and Contents
Genomics and health disparieis, Francis Collins (health disparities course) - what causes health disparities, what can we do about them, how to eliminate them, what role does genetics play in health disparities. Virtually all diseases have genetic components, so understanding that would mean better understanding and ideas how to cure/treat illnesses. Brief explanation of DNA, genome, Human Genome Project. New approach (haplotypes) to find genetic components of multifactorial diseases. Discussion of genetics and race; genetic variation; Diabetes; Prostate cancer in African Americans. How will genetics affect the practice of medicine?
Dates
- Creation: 2003-06-22T00:00:00+00:00
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 60 Box (Each box contains a variety of formats video and/or audio media. These include cassette tapes, BetaCam videos, or VHS tapes. )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the NHGRI Human Genome Project (HGP) Archive Repository
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