What Do We Learn From Amish Genetics?
Event Initiative:
Wellness Grand Rounds
Event Description:
Braxton Mitchell, PhD, MPH, is a professor of medicine at the School of Medicine. Mitchell's research program utilizes a variety of genetic epidemiologic methods to try to dissect the genetic and environmental determinants of a variety of complex diseases, including type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension, osteoporosis, and obesity. His recent research has focused on the Amish population and their unique contribution to our understanding of genetics and health. Lunch will be provided.
Event Location:
SMC Campus Center Room 203
Contact Email:
flilly@umaryland.edu
Date:
05/12/2011
Start:
12:00 PM
End:
1:30 PM
Registration Required:
Yes
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Audience:
Guest Speaker Name:
Braxton Mitchell, MD, Professor
Guest Speaker Affiliation:
UMB School of Medicine
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