Molecular Epidemiology : Principles and Practices

This groundbreaking work, now available in paperback, has helped to shape the emerging discipline of molecular epidemiology. **Molecular Epidemiology** has proven useful to epidemiologists unfamiliar with the terminology and techniques of molecular biology as well as to the molecular biologist working to understand the determinants of human disease and to use that information to control disease. This book demonstrates how molecular epidemiology utilizes the same paradigm as traditional epidemiology in addition to using biological markers to identify exposure, disease, or susceptibility. Content: Front Matter,Copyright,Contributors,PrefaceEntitled to full textPart I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES1 - A Conceptual and Historical Framework for Molecular Epidemiology, Pages 3-44, Paul A. Schulte 2 - Molecular Biology in Epidemiology, Pages 45-78, Robert E. Hurst, Jian Yu Rao 3 - Validation, Pages 79-107, Paul A. Schulte, Frederica P. Perera 4 - Technical Variability in Laboratory Data, Pages 109-135, Paolo Vineis, Paul A. Schulte, Robert F. Vogt Jr. 5 - Biologic Monitoring and Pharmacokinetic Modeling for the Assessment of Exposure, Pages 137-157, Pierre O. Droz 6 - Design Considerations in Molecular Epidemiology, Pages 159-198, Paul A. Schulte, Nathaniel Rothman, David Schottenfeld 7 - Statistical Methods in Molecular Epidemiology, Pages 199-216, Vicki Stover Hertzberg, Estelle Russek-Cohen 8 - Biologic Specimen Banks: A Resource for Molecular Epidemiologic Studies, Pages 217-234, Deborah M. Winn, Elaine W. Gunter 9 - Interpretation and Communication of Molecular Epidemiologic Data, Pages 235-250, Paul A. Schulte 10 - Use of Biomarkers in Risk Assessment, Pages 251-273, Dale Hattis, Ken Silver 11 - Carcinogenesis, Pages 277-300, Frederica P. Perera, Regina Santella 12 - Infectious Diseases, Pages 301-339, Lee H. Harrison, Diane E. Griffin 13 - Cardiovascular Disease, Pages 341-363, Paul A. Scbulte, Nathaniel Rothman, Melissa A. Austin 14 - Genetic Disease, Pages 365-383, Muin J. Khoury, Janice S. Dorman 15 - Biologic Markers in the Epidemiology of Reproduction, Pages 385-406, Grace Kawas Lemasters, Paul A. Schulte 16 - Immune Markers in Epidemiologic Field Studies, Pages 407-442, Robert F. Vogt Jr., Paul A. Schulte 17 - Biomarkers of Pulmonary Disease, Pages 443-468, Melvyn S. Tockman, Prabodh K. Gupta, Norman J. Pressman, James L. Mulshine 18 - Biologic Markers in the Genitourinary System, Pages 469-495, George P.Hemstreet III, Robert E. Hurst, Nabih R. Asal 19 - Neurologic Disease, Pages 497-515, Jack D. Griffith, Vincent F. Garry 20 - Practical Applications of Biomarkers in the Study of Environmental Liver Disease, Pages 517-546, Carlo H. Tamburro, John L. Wong 21 - Biomarkers of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pages 547-564, J.Patrick Mastin, Gerry M. Henningsen, Lawrence J. Fine 22 - Epilogue, Pages 565-569, Nathaniel Rothman Index, Pages 571-588

this Book Serves As A Primer For Laboratory And Field Scientists Who Are Shaping The Emerging Field Of Molecular Epidemiology. Molecular Epidemiology Builds On The Developments And Techniques Of Molecular Biology, Providing Powerful Tools To Supplement Or Improve Epidemiological Research To Identify Exposure, Disease, Or Susceptibility In Human Populations. It Assists Traditional Epidemiologists In Reducing Misclassification, Understanding Mechanisms, And Identifying Risks To Individuals And Groups.
molecular Epidemiology Is A Compendium Of The Principles For And Practice Of Molecular Epidemiology. Focusing On Methods For Using Biological Markers In Epidemiological Research, This Book Explores Markers Relevant To A Broad Range Of Organ And Disease Systems Research. It Enumerates The Considerations Necessary For Valid Field Research And Provides A Resource On The Salient And Subtle Features Of Biomarkers. The Book Also Includes Discussions Of Statistics And Validation, A Review Of Issues Pertaining To Specimen Collection, And A Look At The Sociological Implications Of Using Biological Markers In Epidemiological Research.

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a Compendium Of The Principles For The Practice Of Molecular Epidemiology. Focusing On Methods For Using Biological Markers In Epidemiological Research, It Explores Markers Relevant To A Broad Range Of Organ And Disease Systems Research. It Also Includes Discussions Of Statistics And Validation, A Review Of Issues Pertaining To Specimen Collection, And A Look At The Sociological Implications Of Using Biological Markers In Epidemiological Research. For Laboratory And Field Scientists. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)

Molecular epidemiology utilizes the same paradigm as traditional epidemiology, but uses biological markers to identify exposure, disease or susceptibility. This book presents the epidemiologic methods pertinant to biological markers, and provides a resource on the features of biological indicators.