Center for Genes, Environment & Health

The Center for Genes, Environment and Health (CGEH) is an interdisciplinary program dedicated to understanding the genetics of complex lung and immune-related conditions. The Center builds on the scientific and clinical strengths at National Jewish Health by developing programs to understand how genes work in biological systems, how genetic variants contribute to the development of disease, and why individuals with the same disease have very different results due to the treatment. These approaches will enable clinicians to develop innovative approaches to disease prevention, early diagnosis and personalized therapeutic intervention.

The CGEH is a resource for researchers inside and outside of NJH.   Our faculty research programs cover many of the diseases and biological systems important to patients and physicians at NJH.  Our two research cores expand the availability of genomic technologies and paired data analysis.  We collaborate inside of NJH and with external academic and commercial groups.