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Goldbourt, Uri was born on January 2, 1939 in Tel Aviv. Son of Jacob and Esther (Matz) Goldbourt.
(Incidence and mortality of atherosclerosis and coronary h...)
Incidence and mortality of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease (CHD) vary considerably among races, populations and ethnic groups. Some individuals with low levels of risk factors succumb early to disease while many others with a high risk profile do not. CHD clusters in families and is manyfold increased in first degree relatives of persons with an early onset of the disease. Such studies provide compelling evidence of the high degree of heritability of CHD and its risk factors. This book consolidates the available evidence for the roles of genetics in atherosclerosis, its correlates and its sequelae. It presents and discusses the methodology currently used to elucidate the role of genetics. Separate parts focus on evidence of familial aggregation and ethnic variability of the disease and on monogenic and polygenic inheritance modes including all the recent findings and innovation. The book also contains chapters on the genetic aspects of vessel wall processes, such as early structural findings in histological studies and the variability of coronary anatomic patterns. Polymorphisms at the DNA level (RFLP) are detailed and reviewed. Directions for future research in the exciting and fast developing realm of genetic epidemiology are outlined and the major preventive and public health implications are discussed. Genetic Factors in Coronary Heart Disease provides a systematic review of findings, integrated to offer a comprehensive summary and stepping stone for future research. It will be of interest to investigators in atherosclerosis, genetics, epidemiology, biostatistics, cardiology and public health.
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Goldbourt, Uri was born on January 2, 1939 in Tel Aviv. Son of Jacob and Esther (Matz) Goldbourt.
Bachelor of Science, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1964. Master of Arts, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy cum laude, Tel Aviv University, 1984.
Statistician Hadassah Medical Organization, Jerusalem, 1964-1973. Visiting associate National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, 1973-1975. Epidemiologist Wingate University, Nethanya, Israel, 1975-1979.
Head epidemiology heart institute Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel, since 1979. Senior lecturer epidemiology Tel Aviv U Sackler Medical School, 1985-1989, associate professor, 1989-1994, professor, since 1994, chairman department, 1995-1999. Participant in more than 150 meetings throughout world.
Member site visiting team, visiting scientist National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bethesda, 1991-1992. Reviewer for international journals, including New England Journal Medicine, Circulation, Arteriosclerosis and Thrombosis. Research methods consultant, member research committee Zinman College Physical Education and Sports, Wingate Institute, Nethanya, since 1979.
Visiting professor epidemiology Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, 1999-2000. Council member on epidemiology and prevention World Heart Federation, 2000-2004. Chairperson academy council Zinman College, since 2000.
(Incidence and mortality of atherosclerosis and coronary h...)
Chairman Israeli Athletic Association, Tel Aviv, 1976-1983, chairman technical committee, 1973. Member executive board Sports Federation Israel, Tel Aviv, 1982-1983, 86-91, coordinator editorial board Elite Sports Bulletin, 1988-1992. Member City Sports Authority, Raanana, Israel, 1990-1991.
Co-founder Sea of Galilee Marathon, 1977. Commentator on national and international track and field on radio and television and newspapers. Chairman organizing committee track and field competitions Maccabiah Games, Tel Aviv, 1981.
Member American Heart Association (fellow council on cardiovascular epidemiology, council on arteriosclerosis), International Association Track and Field Statisticians.
Married Naomi Hava Hatsegi, April 11, 1968. Children: Yuval, Amir, Tamar.