American Society Of Human Genetics
Science Writers Workshop
Colorado Convention Center, Room A106
October 28, 1998, 10:00 Am
Cardiovascular Genetics
Cardiovascular genetics has been discussed in the lay press recently, particularly in light of the deaths of athletes like Florence Joyner and Reggie Lewis. Genes predisposing us to diseases are being discovered almost daily and heart disease is no exception. The panelists in this workshop will present an overview from early childhood cardiac disorders and how they can affect the quality of life in adulthood, to the importance recognizing asymptomatic cardiac conditions and understanding the role environmental factors play in cardiovascular disease.
| SPEAKERS | TITLE | TIME |
| John Belmont, MD, PhD Associate Professor Dept Molecular and Human Genetics Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Pediatric and Early Adult Disorders | 10:00AM |
| Eric Boerwinkle, PhD Professor & Center Director Human Genetics Center Univ. TX Health Sci. Center Houston, TX | Adult Onset Disorders/Genetic Risk Factors | 10:30 AM |
| Aravinda Chakravarti, PhD Professor of Genetics and Medicine Dept. Genetics Case Western Reserve Univ. Cleveland, OH | Population Studies and Model Systems Lunch | 11:00 AM 11:30 AM |