Dr. Wylie Burke

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University of Washington
School of Medicine
Medical History and Ethics
Professor and ChairAppointed: 2000
University of Washington
School of Medicine
Medicine
Medical Genetics
Adjunct ProfessorAppointed: 2000
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
University of Washington
School of Public Health and Community Medicine

Mailing Address

Department of Medical History and Ethics, Box 357120
1959 NE Pacific, Rm. A204
Seattle, Washington 98195-7120
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (206) 221-6548
Fax: (206) 685-7515
wburke@u.washington.edu
http://www.depts.washington.edu/mhedept/

Qualifications

M.D., University of Washington, 1978.
Ph.D., University of Washington, 1974.

Expertise and Research Interests

Dr. Burke is an expert in the implications and appropriate use of genetic information in clinical and public health practice. Her research addresses the bioethical and health policy implications of genetic technology.

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Genetic Diseases, Genetics, Health Care, Health Care Planning Or Policy, Health Services Delivery, History of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Ethics, Medical Genetics, Preventive Medicine.

Additional Terms:

Genetic Diseases, Genetics, Health Care Delivery, Health Care Planning or Policy, Medical Ethics.

Memberships

American Public Health Association
American Society of Human Genetics
Association for Prevention Teaching and Research
Society of General Internal Medicine

Publications

  • Haga SB, Burke W, Using pharmacogenetics to improve drug safety and efficacy, Jama : the Journal of the American Medical Association, 291(23), 2869-71, Jun 2004 Abstract
  • Rich EC, Burke W, Heaton CJ, Haga S, Pinsky L, Short MP, Acheson L, Reconsidering the family history in primary care, Journal of General Internal Medicine : Official Journal of the Society for Research and Education in Primary Care Internal Medicine., 19(3), 273-80, Mar 2004 Abstract
  • Burke W, Genomics as a probe for disease biology, The New England Journal of Medicine, 349(10), 969-74, Sep 2003 Abstract
  • Haga SB, Khoury MJ, Burke W, Genomic profiling to promote a healthy lifestyle: not ready for prime time, Nature Genetics, 34(4), 347-50, Aug 2003 Abstract
  • Burke W, Genetic testing, The New England Journal of Medicine, 347(23), 1867-75, Dec 2002 Abstract
  • Burke W, Emery J, Genetics education for primary-care providers, Nature Reviews. Genetics, 3(7), 561-6, Jul 2002 Abstract

Profile Details

Last Updated: 12/5/2004

COS Expertise ID #1085189
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