Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, 1st Edition

Key Features

*Presents the key points of consideration when integrating molecular biology and epidemiology

*Discusses how using molecular tools in epidemiologic research affects program design and conduct

*Considers the ethical concerns that arise in molecular epidemiologic studies

*Provides a context for understanding and interpreting scientific literature as a foundation for subsequent practical experience in the laboratory and in the field

Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, 1st Edition

Chapter 1. Introduction and Historical Perspective
Chapter 2. How Molecular Tools Enhance Epidemiologic Studies
Chapter 3. Applications of Molecular Tools to Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Chapter 4. A Primer of Epidemiologic Study Designs
Chapter 5. A Primer of Molecular Biology
Chapter 6. Molecular Tools
Chapter 7. Omics Analyses in Molecular Epidemiologic Studies
Chapter 8. Determining the Reliability and Validity and Interpretation of a Measure in the Study Populations
Chapter 9. Designing and Implementing a Molecular Epidemiologic Study
Chapter 10. Study Conduct

Chapter 11. Think About Data Analysis When Planning a Study
Chapter 12. Human and Animal Subject Protection, Biorepositories, Biosafety Considerations, and Professional Ethics
Chapter 13 Future Directions