Environmental Health Sciences Research Center

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH CENTER

A National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Center of Excellence

Research & Facilities

COEC

Pilot Grant Program

History & Highlights

Environmental Genomics Initiative

	Director: Co-Director:	Jeffrey C. Murray, M.D. Paul McCray, Jr., M.D.
In 2007, a new Center goal was undertaken to establish a Research Cluster which will serve as a hub of intellectual activity to build innovative environmental genomics into the EHSRC research portfolio. This Research Cluster is also designed to serve as a resource that will facilitate the transfer of knowledge and techniques to junior investigators beginning new programs and established investigators ready to incorporate genomics into existing EHSRC investigations. We will take advantage of successful efforts already in place on our campus with investigators such as Drs. Murray and McCray who have a long standing experience in genomics/genetics as well as the capability to provide leadership and guidance.
Specific Aims
Aim 1) Create a new Research Cluster devoted to expanding research in Environmental Genomics Aim 2) Provide mentoring for fellows, junior faculty and established investigators in genomic strategies Aim 3) Guide the Integrative Health Sciences Facility to provide technical support, planning and statistical genetic approaches for Environmental Health Sciences research Aim 4) Develop an ongoing seminar series highlighting environmental genomic approaches being used in the EHSRC Aim 5) Participate in Internal Advisory Committee Meetings and Center retreats to contribute expertise on environmental genomics

Members

Jeffrey Murray, MD

Paul McCray, Jr., MD

Joel Kline, MD, MS

Trudy Burns, PhD

Paul Romitti, PhD

Beverly Davidson, PhD

Anup Madan, PhD

Environmental Health Sciences Research Center, The University of Iowa, 100 Oakdale Campus, #178 IREH, Iowa City, IA 52242

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