|
|
 
Katrina Goddard is a Genetic Epidemiologist whose research focuses on statistical genetics, particularly public health genomics. In addition to her work in identifying genetic risk factors for various diseases and population-level genetic surveillance, she has been involved in the evaluation of commercial genetic testing products.
Dr. Goddard has served as the Site Principal Investigator on the Genetic Factors in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms study, to conduct genome scans using abdominal aortic aneurysm families and perform fine-mapping to better understand which genetic factors might influence a person’s risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. She also worked on a Multicenter Study to Map Genes for Fuchs Dystrophy, to conduct genome scans of families with fuchs dystrophy to further illuminate the disease’s progression and natural history. Additionally, she served as Principal Investigator of the Tools for Analysis of Whole-Genome Association in Cystic Fibrosis project. This project developed and implemented tools to analyze whole-genome association trials and analyze a population of individuals suffering with cystic fibrosis (CF). Dr. Goddard has also been active in “gene hunting” research for complex diseases, including prostate cancer, esophageal cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetic nephropathy, and CF. Dr. Goddard has also worked on projects studying genetic components on CF lung disease, HCV infection, end-stage renal disease, and genetic risk factors for obstetrical conditions.
Prior to her appointment as a Senior Investigator at the Center for Health Research, Dr. Goddard served as an Associate Professor in Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. In addition to being a Kavli Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences, she is a recipient of a Mid-Career Fellowship in Genetics and Public Health Research and Practice, awarded by the Centers for Disease Control. While at Case, Dr. Goddard was the associate director of the Human Genetic Analysis Resource, which produces the S.A.G.E. software package.
Current Studies:
Recently Completed Studies:
E-mail:
Katrina.Goddard@kpchr.org
|