GENOMICS in EPIDEMIOLOGY Symposium
Speaker Information and Session Abstract
Speaker:
Greg Gibson, Ph.D.
Session:
10:00 am - Introductory Track
Introduction to Genomics
Greg Gibson Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Quantitative Genomics at North
Carolina State University, with special interest in the morphogenesis and pharmacology
in Drosophila. Each year Dr. Gibson teaches the advanced undergraduate course
“Introduction to Genome Science,” which introduces genomics to science majors. His
book, A Primer of Genome Science, provides an excellent overview of the new field of
genome science, its core concepts and methodologies. In 2003 Greg co-authored
“Drosophila Species White Paper”, which led to sequencing of 9 new genomes. Dr.
Gibson currently serves on the editorial boards of the following scientific journals,
Genetical Research, Current Biology and Genetics. As Chair of the NC Task Force on
Genomics and Public Health, Dr. Gibson brings a rich background in genomics and
scientific research, combined with a enthusiastic desire to educate health professionals
and the general public in the application of genetic discoveries.
Session Abstract:
Genomics is the study of the structure and function of genomes. The Human Genome
Project has moved from the primary sequencing phase to address a broad set of aims
relating to genomics and human health, general biology, and society. This includes
comparative genomics of model organisms, characterization of variation and its relation
to disease susceptibility, and high volume profiling methods known as transcriptomics,
proteomics, and metabolomics. In the coming decades, the impact of genomics on
public health will extend beyond enhanced newborn screening to include applications in
toxicology, pharmacology and nutrition.
Contact Information:
Greg Gibson
Director, Associate Professor
NCSU Genome Research Laboratory
Box 7614
Raleigh, NC 27695-7614
(919) 515-2292
ggibson@unity.ncsu.edu