Genetics to Inform Disease Etiology and Individual Disease Susceptibility
Presenter Details
Yann Klimentidis, PhD
Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
Dr. Klimentidis is a genetic epidemiologist, focused primarily on cardiometabolic traits and diseases. His research group uses genetic and epigenetic information to understand disease pathophysiology, understand the origins of health disparities, individually tailor treatment and prevention approaches, and improve prediction of disease risk.
Additional Information
Attendance code: 838349
Learning Objectives
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of genetic association studies for biomedical research
- Distinguish Mendelian randomization studies from other epidemiological study designs
- Recognize the potential influence of physical activity in disease development
CME Credit/Disclaimer
CME provided by The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
Oct
11
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - 3:00pm
CONTACT
Regina Chandler
College of Medicine – Tucson
Department of Medicine
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