National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Organization URL(s)

genetics@cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/genomics  

Other Contact Information

4770 Buford Highway
MS K-89
Atlanta, GA 30341

404-488-8510 (Voice)
404-488-8355 (FAX)

Description

The mission of the National Office of Public Health Genomics (NOPHG) is to integrate genomics into public health research, policy and programs. The office provides assistance to public health professionals and the general public about human genetic discoveries and how they can be used to improve health and prevent disease.

Online Resources

• Family History is Important for Health
  http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/public/famhix/fs_web.htm
• Genomics and Disease Prevention
  http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/population.htm
• Genomics Weekly Update
  http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/update/current.htm
• Genomics: Training Opportunities
  http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/Training.htm
• HuGE Net (Human Genome Epidemiology Network)
  http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/hugenet/
• HuGE Published Literature Database (HuGE Pub Lit)
  http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/search/aboutHPLD.htm
• Public Health Perspective Series
  http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/training/perspective.htm

Related Topics

Disease Prevention Epidemiology Genetics Health Promotion Public Health

Review Date

Thu Nov 29, 2007