Session: Collecting, Genotyping, and Analyzing DNA for Intervention Research (Society for Prevention Research 23rd Annual Meeting)

The incorporation of genetic information into prevention research is becoming increasingly common. However, prevention scientists vary in their familiarity with the terminology, protocols, and analyses considered prerequisites to developing a sound genetically informed project.  This poster forum combines posters from four genetically informed research projects to provide SPR attendees the opportunity to engage with research teams in several different stages of gene x intervention research projects. Research teams presenting include those that are in the publication stage of their gene x intervention research projects, those who are in the midst of data collection, and those that are still in the planning stages. Posters with empirical findings present gene by intervention work with both single genes and multi-locus gene scores. A final set of three posters presents detailed information on the DNA collection process, genotyping strategies, and different analytical approaches. The goal of the session is to help inform prevention scientists about the different approaches and challenges of adding DNA to their research projects and engage them in an open dialogue about how to analyze DNA in a prevention research context.