Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Epi

We focus on the genetic, genomic and epigenetic contributions to common, chronic diseases by taking a population-based approach using both laboratory and computational methods to understanding these diseases. Faculty study a diverse set of diseases from cancer to obesity by incorporating both molecular and environmental influences into their studies. Our molecular data spans various omics categories from whole genome genotype and sequence data to transcriptome data to understand the molecular influence and underlying biology of disease.

Faculty of Interest

Brenda Cartmel, PhD
Senior Research Scientist
Research Interests
Carcinoma
Chronic Disease
Epidemiology
Nutrition Disorders
Ovarian Neoplasms
Stress, Psychological
Tanning
Disease-Free Survival
Nutritional Sciences
Public Health Research Interests
Cancer
Mental Health
Nutrition
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Andrew DeWan, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Co-Director, Yale Center for Perinatal, Pediatric and Environmental Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health; Director of Graduate Studies, Yale School of Public Health
Research Interests
Asthma
Chronic Disease
Epidemiology
Genetics
Leukemia
Norway
Pre-Eclampsia
Sepsis
Biostatistics
Genetic Pleiotropy
Public Health Research Interests
Cancer
Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics
Infectious Diseases
Pollution
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Leah Ferrucci, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases)
Research Interests
Breast Neoplasms
Chronic Disease
Diet
Epidemiology
Public Health
Skin Neoplasms
Tanning
Colorectal Neoplasms
Survivors
Metabolomics
Public Health Research Interests
Cancer
Nutrition
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Nicola Hawley, PhD
Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Associate Director for Dissemination and Implementation Science, Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI); Director, Maternal and Child Health Promotion Track, Maternal and Child Health Promotion (MCHP) Program
Research Interests
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension
Maternal Health Services
Maternal-Child Health Centers
Obesity
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Global Health
Samoa
American Samoa
Public Health Research Interests
Behavioral Health
Breastfeeding
Chronic Diseases
Community Health
Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics
Global Health
Maternal & Child Health
Nutrition
Obesity
Women's Health
Non-Communicable Diseases
Child/Adolescent Health
Health Equity, Disparities, Social Determinants and Justice
Implementation Science
Randomized Trials
Qualitative Methods
Perinatal/Prenatal Health
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Josephine Hoh, PhD
Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases) and of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Research Interests
Environmental Exposure
Environmental Health
Ophthalmology
Public Health Research Interests
Environmental Health
Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics
Toxicology
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Lingeng Lu, MD, PhD
Research Scientist in Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases)
Research Interests
Aging
Breast Neoplasms
HIV
Immunologic Factors
Insulin-Like Growth Factor II
Ovarian Neoplasms
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Polymorphism, Genetic
Helicobacter pylori
Endometrial Neoplasms
Molecular Epidemiology
Reproductive Medicine
DNA Methylation
Metabolic Syndrome
MicroRNAs
RNA, Long Noncoding
Public Health Research Interests
Cancer
Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics
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Xiaomei Ma, PhD
Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Co-Leader, Cancer Prevention and Control
Research Interests
Chronic Disease
Epidemiology
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasms
Public Health Research Interests
Aging
Cancer
Chronic Diseases
Health Policy
Maternal & Child Health
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Harvey Risch, MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
Research Interests
Esophageal Neoplasms
Ovarian Neoplasms
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Polymorphism, Genetic
Gonadal Steroid Hormones
Stomach Neoplasms
Helicobacter pylori
Molecular Epidemiology
Germ-Line Mutation
Host-Pathogen Interactions
Public Health Research Interests
Cancer
Epidemiology Methods
Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics
Infectious Diseases
Maternal & Child Health
Nutrition
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Pharmacoepidemiology
COVID-19
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Herbert Yu, MD, PhD
Professor Adjunct; Professor Adjunct, Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Research Interests
Breast Neoplasms
Liver Neoplasms
Neoplasms
Ovarian Neoplasms
Uterine Neoplasms
Molecular Epidemiology
Gene-Environment Interaction
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Centers and other resources

Center for Genetically Encoded Materials
Center for Perinatal, Pediatric and Environmental Epidemiology (CPPEE)CPPEE aims, through epidemiologic studies, to investigate the impact of environmental, genetic, and clinical factors on pregnancy, birth, and childhood.
Hongyu Zhao Lab - Center for Statistical Genomics and Proteomics
Keck Biotechnology Resource Laboratory
Samoan Obesity, lifestyle and Genetic Adaptations Study Group (OLAGA)OLAGA study group aims to understand the origins of obesity among Samoans and other Pacific Islanders to develop relevant interventions to reduce obesity and obesity-related conditions.
Transdisciplinary Research in Energetics and Cancer Research Education Program (TREC-REP)
Yale Cancer Center GGE Program
Yale Center for Genomic Analysis
Yale Molecular Assay Resource