Module 1.1 – What is Genomic Epidemiology?

Overview: This module provides an introduction to genomic epidemiology, with specific reference to SARS-CoV-2 sequencing for epidemiologic investigations.

Posted: 01/08/21

Presenter: Nancy Chow, PhD (view bio)​
Bioinformatics and Informatics Lead, CDC

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Further Reading:

1. Pathogen genomics in public health.external icon
   Armstrong, et al. New Engl J Med, 2020.
2. Precision epidemiology for infectious disease control.external icon
   Ladner, et al. Nat Med
3. Towards a genomics-informed, real-time, global pathogen surveillance system.external icon
   Gardy and Loman. Nat Rev Genet, 2018.
4. Tracking virus outbreaks in the twenty-first century.external icon
   Grubaugh, et al. Nat Microbiol

Additional Resources:

1. Scientists have a powerful new tool for controlling the coronavirus: Its own genetic code.external icon
   Dennis, et al. Washington Post, 2020
2. Insights from SARS-CoV-2 sequences.external icon
   Martin, et al. Science, 2021.
3. Testing at scale during the COVID-19 pandemic.external icon
   Mercer and Salit. Nat Rev Genet, 2021.
4. Genomic epidemiology data infrastructure needs for SARS-CoV-2: Modernizing pandemic response strategies.external icon
   NASEM, 2021.