The term interaction has a different meaning, depending on the context of discussion. Scientists need to be made aware of the difference. This talk discusses the concepts of statistical and biological interactions as well as interactions in public health and individual decision making. Statistical testing of interactions between exposure to pesticides and the multidrug resistance 1 gene (MDR1) on Parkinson's is demonstrated as well as the within-gene interaction of mutations in the RET proto-oncogene on Hirschsprung's disease. The techniques discussed are also applicable to HIV/AIDS cases. Please RSVP by 10 August to: HSRC Cape Town: 12th Floor, Plein Park Building (Opposite Revenue Office)
Plein Street, Cape Town
Contact Ngxubaza Vuyo, on +27 (0)21 466 8099 HSRC Durban: 1st floor boardroom
750 Francois Road, Ntuthuko Junction, PODS 5 and 6
Cato Manor, Durban
Contact Johannes Khoele on +27 (0)31 242 5400 HSRC Pretoria: Video Conference Room
1st floor, HSRC Library
HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street Pretoria
Contact Arlene Grossberg on +27 (0)12 302 2801
or Nico Jacobs, +27 (0)12 3022609 or email: NJacobs@hsrc.ac.za. |
