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Faculty Profile Last Modified Time: 12:48:18 PM Mon, 18 Jul 2022   Contact Information Alanna C. Morrison Associated Profiles  Professor & Chair, Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences, Director, Human Genetics Center, UT Health Science Center at Houston     1200 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030     Reuel Stallones Building, Room No.: E447    alanna.c.morrison@uth.tmc.edu     713-500-9913     713-500-0900    Faculty Profile    UT Health Human Genetics Center Laboratory   UT Health Human Genetics Center    Genome-Wide Association Study, Single Nucleotide Polymorphism, Genes, Blood Pressure, Genome Meta-Analysis, Atherosclerosis, African Americans, Exome, Coronary Disease, Meningomyelocele, Hypertension, Alleles, Epidemiology, Population, Genetic Loci    Associated Profiles Professional Preparation Research and Expertise Affiliations Appointments  Professional Preparation  Degree Major Institution Year  PhD Human and Molecular Genetics University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 2001  BS Biology University of Michigan 1996  Research and Expertise Research Interests   My research program focuses on elucidating the genetic basis of complex disease. The primary area of investigation is the genetic etiology of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the United States and represents a significant public health concern. Total cardiovascular disease includes coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure and hypertension. Adverse pregnancy outcomes are another complex disease area of interest, including preeclampsia and birth defects. The field of genomics is moving forward at lightning speed. Where we once genotyped a single variant in a single gene, my group now routinely analyzes millions of single nucleotide polymorphisms across the entire genome and evaluates large-scale population-based sequencing data. To be competitive in this fast-moving and high-throughput environment, my research group focuses on the application of statistical methodology in the context of complex disease genetics. Ongoing projects necessitate the desire to build skills in bioinformatics and computer programming.  Publications/Creative Works Click here to search for this faculty member's publications on PubMed.  Affiliations  Training Grants Training in Precision Environmental Health Sciences (TPEHS)  Appointments Title Department / School Institution Professor & Chair Epidemiology UT Health Science Center Houston

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