1. GHUCCTS: Translational Technology Resources (TTR)
Genetic Epidemiology (NHGC, HU)
Yuanxiu Chen, MD/PhD,
Director

2. Genetic Epidemiology (NHGC, HU)
Resources:
 Biological samples from 2,000 West Africans,
type 2 diabetes and controls
– Demographic data
– DNA, Serum, Plasma, Urine
– Some SNPs genotype data
 Biological samples from 1,500 African Americans
recruited without additional criteria
– Demographic data
– DNA, Serum, Plasma, Urine
– Some SNPs genotype data

3. Genetic Epidemiology (NHGC, HU)
Provides*:
 Biological samples for comparison study of Obesity,
Diabetes & Hypertension
– Whole genome amplified DNA
– Serum
– Plasma
 Phenotypes data:
– Demographic data
– Blood test results
 Genotype data:
– Some SNPs markers
– Some Microsatelite markers
* Need to sign collaborative agreement

4. Molecular Imaging Laboratory
(MIL, HU) Contacts:
 Yuanxiu Chen, MD/PHD, Director
– Phone: 202-806-9437
– Email: yuachen@howard.edu