Dr. Christopher Andrew Friedrich M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
2500 N State St Department Of Preven Jackson MS, 39216About
Dr. Christopher Friedrich practices Genetic Medicine in Jackson, MS. As a geneticist, Dr. Friedrich performs experiments and analyzes data to interpret the inheritance of different traits in patients. A geneticist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients with hereditary conditions or congenital malformations, genetic risk calculations, and mutation analysis. Dr. Friedrich carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1988
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The role of DNA testing in breast, ovarian, and colon cancers.
- Recent developments in ovarian cancer genetics.
- Fragile X and company: finding the right diagnosis.
- Novel COL4A3 mutations in African American siblings with autosomal recessive Alport syndrome.
- Ideal cardiovascular health is inversely associated with incident cancer: the Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities study.
- Genetic loci for serum magnesium among African-Americans and gene-environment interaction at MUC1 and TRPM6 in European-Americans: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study.
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