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What’s the Connection Between Polio Eradication and Primary Immunodeficiency?

world map comparing polio from 1988 to 2012

A Public Health Role for Human Genetics Two non-profit foundations with distinct missions recently announced that they are joining forces to support polio eradication. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) supports global health programs; the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF) advocates for early diagnosis and treatment of genetic immunodeficiency disorders. How did these organizations find common Read More >

January 24, 2013 by Marta Gwinn, Consultant, McKing Consulting Corp, Office of Public Health Genomics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

genomics

eradication, genetic testing, genetics, genomics, polio, primary immunodeficiency

Public Health Genomics: 15 Years On

In 2012, the United States and the United Kingdom marked 15 years of public health genomics, a multidisciplinary field that deals with the effective and responsible translation of genome-based science to improve population health. Fifteen years ago, a new era of personalized healthcare and disease prevention seemed only around the corner. However, the promise of Read More >

January 3, 2013 by Muin J Khoury, Director, Office of Public Health Genomics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

genomics, public health

genetics, genomics, public health