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Alum Gilbert L’Italien to Speak at 2025 Convocation

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Ayanna Pressley Named 2025 SPH Convocation Speaker

genetics.

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Increasing Cancer-Gene Testing in Primary Care

March 28, 2025
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alzheimer’s/dementia

Researchers Identify Novel Genetic Variants Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

March 21, 2024
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genetic testing

Point-of-care Genetics May Reduce Racial Disparities in Genetically Informed Cancer Care

December 8, 2023
genetic testing

Offering Genetic Testing at the Point of Care May Increase Uptake

May 4, 2023
school news

SPH Launches MS in Genetic Counseling/MPH Dual-Degree Program

December 10, 2021
alzheimer’s/dementia

E2 Gene May Offer Some Protection Against Cognitive Decline

September 30, 2021
genetics

Genetic Analysis Identifies 26 Brain Regions That May Affect Eating Behaviors

August 27, 2021
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cardiovascular

Genes and Cardiovascular Health Both Affect Dementia Risk

July 20, 2020
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genetics

Researchers Awarded $10.8 Million to Study Genetics of Alzheimer’s

December 12, 2019
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Biostatistics

Rare Gene Mutations May Prevent Heart Disease

May 10, 2019

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