Community genetics / Community genetics - Course files

Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research 2013

Community genetics module - Prevention strategies and research

Hanan Hamamy

November 20-30, 2013

Presentations

• Community genetics - Hanan Hamamy
• Primary prevention of congenital disorders - Hanan Hamamy
• Periconception care and primary prevention of neural-tube defects and other congenital abnormalities by periconceptional folic acid/ multivitamin supplementation - Andrew Czeizel
• Epidemiology, care and prevention of hemoglobinopathies - Nasir Al-Allawi
• Sickle cell disease: introduction - Hanan Hamamy
• Rational for birth defect registry, surveillance and monitoring based on the Hungarian experiences - Andrew Czeizel
• Research priorities in integrating community genetic services in primary care settings - Hanan Hamamy
• Scientific research. Writing for publication: steps for novice writers - Hanan Hamamy

Reference reading

Those that are given to the presentations and the relevant WHO documents:

• WHO. Birth defects. Report by the Secretariat. Geneva: WHO; 2010.
• WHO. Medical genetic services in developing countries: The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of genetic testing and screening. Geneva: WHO; 2006.
• Indiana State Department of Health. An Introduction to Indiana’s Newborn Screening Program
• Newborn screening: Ontario’s expanded screening program