Understanding the Genetics of Ethnic Differences in Obesity-related Traits
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OVERVIEW
Understanding the Genetics of Ethnic Differences in Obesity-related Traits is organized by Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and will be held during Oct 02, 2015 - Sep 28, 2018. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Conference Description :
This talk will discuss the effects of genetics on different ethnicities, in relation to people affected by obesity.
Conference Objectives are:
• Understand the contributions of genetic analyses in the understanding of the etiology of obesity.
• Understand the importance of genetic admixture as a tool to quantify the ancestral genetic background of individuals.
• Appreciate the role of environmental factors in obesity research .
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
Conference Description :
This talk will discuss the effects of genetics on different ethnicities, in relation to people affected by obesity.
Conference Objectives are:
• Understand the contributions of genetic analyses in the understanding of the etiology of obesity.
• Understand the importance of genetic admixture as a tool to quantify the ancestral genetic background of individuals.
• Appreciate the role of environmental factors in obesity research .
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
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GeneticsEndocrinology
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