Behavior Genetic Approaches in Behavioral Medicine by J Rick Turner

Behavior Genetic Approaches in Behavioral Medicine by J Rick Turner

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Leading researchers examine how behavior genetics provides crucial insights into genetic and environmental influences in the development of biobehavioral disorders. These influences are illustrated by using the examples of cardiovascular disease, obesity and eating disorders, alcohol use and abuse, and smoking behavior.

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Behavior Genetic Approaches in Behavioral Medicine by J Rick Turner

Leading researchers examine how behavior genetics provides crucial insights into genetic and environmental influences in the development of biobehavioral disorders. These influences are illustrated by using the examples of cardiovascular disease, obesity and eating disorders, alcohol use and abuse, and smoking behavior. Contributors discuss the relevance of molecular genetic approaches and twin and family designs to the complex field of behavior medicine research.
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Biological Psychology

J. Rick Turner, BSc (Hons), PGCE, PhD, DSc, is an experimental research scientist, clinical trialist, author, editor, and educator. He spent the first part of his professional career in the field of Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine, detailing the individual differences apparent in cardiovascular responses to behavioral and psychological stressors, including genetic influences upon them. He received two international awards for his research, and is Co-Editor of the 2013 Springer volume Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine, the definitive work in this area.

Dr Turner is currently Chief Scientific Advisor, Cardiac Safety Services, and Senior Scientific Director, Clinical Communications, Quintiles. He is also member of Quintiles' Cardiovascular and Diabetes Centers of Excellence. He is the author and co-author of over 120 publications in peer-reviewed journals, and the author, co-author, and editor of 15 books. Additionally, he holds the positions of Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, and President and Chief Scientific Officer, Turner Medical Communications.

Dilip R. Karnad, MD, FACP, FRCP (Glasg), is an internist and an expert in cardiac safety with extensive clinical, research and teaching experience. He is currently Head of the Research Team, Cardiac Safety Services, Quintiles. He has a particular interest in statistical approaches to cardiac safety assessments, and has published over 20 papers in this field. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (of Glasgow), and also a practicing internist and critical care physician affiliated to Jupiter Hospital, Thane.

Snehal Kothari, MD, DM, FACC, FESC is a cardiologist and an expert in cardiac safety with extensive clinical, research and teaching experience. He is currently Chief Medical & Scientific Officer of the Core ECG Laboratory, Cardiac Safety Services, and Global Head of the Cardiac Safety Centre of Excellence, Quintiles. He is also a practicing Interventional Cardiologist affiliated to Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai. He is the recipient of over 30 awards and honors, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology. He has over 80 peer-reviewed publications and published abstracts.

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ISBN 13 9780306449697
ISBN 10 0306449692
Title Behavior Genetic Approaches in Behavioral Medicine
Author J Rick Turner
Series Perspectives On Individual Differences
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Year published 1995-06-30
Number of pages 273
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.