The Centre of Methods in Genetic Epidemiology in Göttingen (GEM)
Department of Genetic Epidemiology
GEM Göttingen has been established as a centre for methods in genetic epidemiology in Germany since 2001. The aims and tasks of the GEMs can be defined within the framework of collaborative research and individual projects as:
- Development of new biometric methods in genetic epidemiology and their implementation in software;
- Elaboration of SOPs, standard operating procedures, for genetic studies of complex diseases;
- Establishment of quality management procedures and coordination of study flow;
- Creation and use of a common database.
The development of new biometric methods is our focus and thus integrated into our other research priorities.
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