Professor of Medicine
Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine
M.P.H.: University of Michigan
Ph.D.: University of Michigan
Clinical and Research Interests: My research involves the use of genetic epidemiologic methods to try to dissect the genetic and environmental determinants of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity, with the hope of detecting and identifying common gene variants that may have pleiotropic effects on this constellation of traits. To pursue these goals, I utilize a variety of methods that are derived from both genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics. Because of the underlying complexity of these disorders, I am particularly interested in exploiting methods which allow for consideration of gene X environment and gene X gene interaction effects. Additionally, I have an interest in the genetic epidemiology of osteoporosis, and I am currently involved in several family-based studies to understand the genetic and lifestyle factors which lead to variation in bone density. One aim of these studies is to identify specific gene variants that are associated with low (or high) bone density and to understand how lifestyle factors might influence the expression of these variants.
Academic Office:410-706-0161
Fax: 410-706-1622
E-mail: bmitchel@medicine.umaryland.edu
Address:
Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine
University of Maryland, School of Medicine
660 W. Redwood Street, HH - Room 492
Baltimore, Maryland 21201