Recent News

 

Sept 23, 2009- Congratulations to Wendy Uhlmann, winner of the National Society of Genetics Counselors Outstanding Volunteer award!

 

July 16, 2009- Findings from the first REVEAL Study trial have been published by the New England Journal of Medicine. Click here to read the article.

 

July 16, 2009- Hear Dr. Scott Roberts' podcast on the REVEAL Study.

 

July 15, 2009- Medscape Today and Reuters Health discuss the MCI Study findings.

 

July 15, 2009- Click here to view the REVEAL Study on NBC Nightly News.

 

July 15, 2009- Initial findings from the MCI Study have been highlighted at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease. Click here to see the press release.

 

March 2009- The HBHE Genetics Research group is part of a group that has been awarded a grant to host a monthly seminar series focusing on "The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Personal Genomics." Click here for more information.

 

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Research at the Intersection of Genomics, Health Behavior, and Health Education

Advances in genomics are rapidly presenting both great opportunities and difficult challenges for public health. In order to understand the complex psychosocial impact of genomic discoveries and to address the ethical issues that have arisen, the Health Behavior and Health Education (HBHE) Genetics Research Group based in the University of Michigan School of Public Health is conducting research on the following topics: 

1. The psychological and behavioral impact of genetic testing

2. Ethical issues in genetic research

3. Risk communication

4. Public and professional knowledge & attitudes

5. Health education needs in genetics  

Researchers interested in collaboration should contact us at: hbhegenetics@umich.edu. The HBHE Genetics Research Group is directed by Dr. Scott Roberts.