Director

David Hunter, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Sc.D.
Vincent L. Gregory Professor of Cancer Prevention

Description

The Program in Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology (PMAGE), based in the Department of Epidemiology, has as its major focus the genetic dissection of complex human diseases. The Program gives special emphasis to deciphering the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer to improve our capacities for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, as well as prevention. We also conduct research on other chronic diseases in collaboration with colleagues at the School of Public Health, Channing Laboratory, and elsewhere. The Program has several components:

(1) High-Throughput Polymorphism Detection Core Facility, and
(2) Biostatistical Analysis and Bioinformatics.

The Program collaborates broadly with colleagues in the Department of Epidemiology as well as other departments.

Interdisciplinary Concentration in Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology

This concentration aims to educate a new generation of molecular epidemiologists to develop and apply genetic and molecular markers for analyzing gene-disease association, as well as gene-gene and gene-environment interactions. The overarching objective of the concentration is to integrate the research and teaching activities of faculty members involved in genetic and molecular epidemiology, and to foster further development in these academic activities. If interested, please visit:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/gcd/GME/