Molecular & Genetic Epidemiology (MPH 520)

Term: 2025-2026 Spring

Faculty

Tehmina Sohail KhanShow MyInfo popup for Tehmina Sohail Khan

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I live in Lexington, N.C. I have three wonderful children. They are studying and finishing the Master's degree in their respective Universities. I love to teach and help students achieving their goals. I have been a practicing physician and Gynecologist & Obstetrician in Pakistan plus I have over 15 years of experience in this field. I did my PhD in Public Health in 2022. I absolutely love to engage in community for better health and prevention.

Description

Molecular epidemiology is a branch of epidemiology and medical science that is utilized as a tool to understand interactions between genetic, environmental and other susceptibility factors, and to identify 'at-risk' populations and individuals and contribute to the prevention of disease across populations. This course will explore genetics at the individual, family and population level, applying the use of biomarkers to study disease causation, risk assessment, and prevention. Study design and statistical methods in data analysis including gene-environment interactions, biological sample collection, storage, and banking, and current laboratory methods for biomarker analysis will be illustrated using examples from current molecular epidemiologic research in noncommunicable diseases, neurodevelopment, childhood asthma and related lung diseases, genetic screening, genetic counselling, risk assessment and disease prevention. Students will gain proficiency and experience in critically evalu