Translating Genomics into Equitable Public Health

We design and test evidence-based interventions that bring genomic risk stratification into real-world public health settings, reaching the individuals who stand to benefit most.
About us

We work to bring genomic advances to the people who need them most.

Situated at the Rollins School of Public Health in Atlanta, Georgia, we partner with local and national organizations and communities to promote population health through the effective translation of evidence-based, genomics-informed programs and policies.

“Genomics will realize its public health potential only when we communicate risk across the full spectrum, meaningfully engage underrepresented communities, and move genomic advances beyond specialty settings to the population level.”
Dr. Yue Guan
Yue Guan
Director, Emory Precision Public Health Research Program
Our work

We study how genomic advances reach diverse populations.

Our current research projects are organized around three interconnected areas: (1) communication research across the genomic risk spectrum to address the needs of the entire population; (2) community engagement research to expand the reach of genomic services in rural and minority communities; and (3) implementation science research to promote the sustainability and scalability of population-based genomic applications.

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