) FHS: Molecular Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology is submitted collaboratively by seven research groups including four clinical sites (University of North Carolina; Boston University; University of Minnesota; and University of Utah), a molecular biology laboratory (University of Utah), a coordinating center (Washington University, St. Louis, MO), a chemistry laboratory (University of Minnesota). The proposed study will perform state-of-the-art molecular genetic and genetic epidemiology studies using the extensive data on family and medical histories, risk factors, life style, blood specimens and banked DNA, previously collected by the Family Heart Study (FHS). The purpose is to identify and characterize genes of coronary heart disease (CHD) and atherosclerosis, familial environmental factors and behavioral characteristics, and to advance our understanding of how they interact with one another in the development of clinical outcomes.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project--Cooperative Agreements (U01)
Project #
5U01HL056563-02
Application #
2460200
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHL1-CSR-R (O1))
Project Start
1996-08-15
Project End
2000-07-31
Budget Start
1997-08-01
Budget End
1998-07-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Public Health & Prev Medicine
Type
Schools of Public Health
DUNS #
078861598
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
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