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The Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG), CDC

Public health genomics is a relatively new field that focuses on the effective and responsible translation of genomics research into population health benefits.

Since 1997, CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) has served CDC programs, other federal agencies, state health departments, and other external partners by identifying, evaluating, and implementing evidence-based genomics practices to prevent and control the country’s leading chronic, infectious, environmental, and occupational diseases.

To integrate genomics knowledge and applications responsibly and effectively into health care and disease prevention, OPHG is:

• Promoting the appropriate use of evidence-based genomic tests,
• Evaluating genomic tests to identify opportunities to improve health,
• Building the evidence base for genomics in public health, and
• Providing communication and training about public health genomics.

To find out more, please read Public Health Genomics 2013 At a Glance

Fact Sheet: Implementing Evidence-based Genomic Tests and Family Health History [PDF 1.04 MB]

Fact Sheet: Identifying Opportunities to Improve Health and Transform Healthcare [PDF 139.91 KB]

The Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) is led by Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, who is the first director of the office. Read a message from Dr. Muin J. Khoury.

OPHG Staff

OPHG Scientific Publications

OPHG Achievements (1997 - present)

Learn about CDC and OPHG Web policies and regulations.
Additional information for Public Health Genomics is available on our contact page.