Tools for Studying the Genetic Basis of a Complex Disease
Susceptibility to most common diseases is complex, and based on both genetic and environmental risk factors. This presentation will discuss basic concepts and current tools to identify and interpret genetic and epigenetic variation, and pitfalls in associating variants with disease risk.
Dr. Barthold is a pediatric urologist/clinician scientist at Nemours. She completed an American Foundation for Urologic Disease research fellowship under the mentorship of Julianne Imperato-McGinley, an endocrinologist at Cornell University Medical College who pioneered studies of isolated populations with inherited 5-alpha reductase deficiency. Dr. Barthold has been studying testicular descent and cryptorchidism in human populations and animals models for 25 years that have been enhanced by scientific collaborations with individuals at multiple institutions, including those with steroid receptor, muscle and neural development, genomics, genetic epidemiology, bioinformatics and biomedical engineering expertise.
The Innovative Discoveries Series, sponsored by the Delaware Clinical & Translational Science ACCEL program and the Christiana Care Value Institute, features informal presentations on topics relevant to current research and healthcare practice, led by knowledgeable and experienced presenters. There are offerings for researchers, healthcare providers, and community members of varying levels of experience.
These free talks are held Fridays at noon at Christiana Hospital but can be viewed from your home or office computer. Earn CMEs by participating in-person or online. Lunch is served and all are welcome to attend.
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