Genomic Resources B

Biobanks

Selected biobanks in the United States and globally.

• DNA Biobanking, Mayo Clinic (USA)
• Japan Biobank Project
• Michigan BioTrust for Health (USA)
• Personalized Medicine Research Project, Marshfield Clinic (USA)
• Public Population Project in Genomics (P³G) Consortium
• The Singapore Tissue Network
• UK Biobank project
• Utah Population Database (USA)

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Birth Defects

• Genetic Alliance
• March of Dimes
• National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
• Newborn Screening, Division of Laboratory Sciences, CDC

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Blogs, chat & discussion forums

• APHA Genomics Forum Blog
• DNA Science Blog, PLoS Blogs
• European Genetics and Anthropology Blog
• Exploring My Genes, Intermountain Healthcare Clinical Genetics Institute
• Genetic Future, Science Blogs
• Genomics and Health Impact Blog
• Genomics Law Report
• National Society of Genetic Counselors Blog
• Personal Genome Weblog
• The Age of Personalized Medicine

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Books

Books and chapters by OPHG Staff

Selected books and chapters related to genomics and public health that are available free online.

• Cancer and the Environment: Gene Environment Interactions (2002)
• Public Health Genomics: The Essentials (2008)
• Genetics, Health Care and Public Policy: An Introduction to Public Health Genetics (2007)
• Implications of Genomics for Public Health: Workshop Summary (2005)
• Understanding Genetics: A Guide for Patients and Professionals
• What’s a Genome?

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