2016
Tests for Gene-Environment Interactions and Joint Effects With Exposure Misclassification
Boonstra P, Mukherjee B, Gruber S, Ahn J, Schmit S, Chatterjee N. Tests for Gene-Environment Interactions and Joint Effects With Exposure Misclassification. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2016, 183: 237-247. PMID: 26755675, PMCID: PMC4724093, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwv198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsG-E interactionsPresence of exposure misclassificationExposure misclassificationImpact of exposure misclassificationGene-environment (G-EGene-environment interactionsGenome-wide levelGenome-wide searchGenome-wide testingGenetic susceptibility lociJoint testDisease-gene relationshipsGene-environmentGenetic risk factorsType I error rateFamily-wise type I error rateSusceptibility lociG-EGenetic associationRisk factorsStatistical powerJoint effectsSimulation studyMisclassificationPublished simulation studies
2014
The impact of exposure-biased sampling designs on detection of gene–environment interactions in case–control studies with potential exposure misclassification
Stenzel S, Ahn J, Boonstra P, Gruber S, Mukherjee B. The impact of exposure-biased sampling designs on detection of gene–environment interactions in case–control studies with potential exposure misclassification. European Journal Of Epidemiology 2014, 30: 413-423. PMID: 24894824, PMCID: PMC4256150, DOI: 10.1007/s10654-014-9908-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsG-E interactionsExposure informationDetection of gene-environment interactionsPrevalence of exposureGene-environment interactionsSampling designCase-control studyRandom selection of subjectsPerformance of sampling designsCase-onlyExposure prevalenceJoint testExposure misclassificationCase-controlRare exposuresMarginal associationSelection of subjectsType I errorEmpirical simulation studyIdeal sampling schemesJoint effectsPrevalenceRandom selectionG-EMisclassification
2013
Use of free-standing filters in an asthma intervention study
Batterman S, Du L, Parker E, Robins T, Lewis T, Mukherjee B, Ramirez E, Rowe Z, Brakefield-Caldwell W. Use of free-standing filters in an asthma intervention study. Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health 2013, 6: 759-767. PMID: 24436726, PMCID: PMC3889137, DOI: 10.1007/s11869-013-0216-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Particulate matter concentrations in residences: an intervention study evaluating stand‐alone filters and air conditioners
Batterman S, Du L, Mentz G, Mukherjee B, Parker E, Godwin C, Chin J, O’Toole A, Robins T, Rowe Z, Lewis T. Particulate matter concentrations in residences: an intervention study evaluating stand‐alone filters and air conditioners. Indoor Air 2012, 22: 235-252. PMID: 22145709, PMCID: PMC4233141, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0668.2011.00761.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnvironmental tobacco smokeIndoor air qualityParticulate matterPM levelsPM concentrationsExchange ratioIntervention studiesAir qualityHigh concentrations of particulate matterConcentrations of particulate matterEffectiveness of interventionsOutdoor PM levelsParticulate matter concentrationsAir filtersRandomized controlled trialsChild's sleeping areaCharacterize air qualityExposure misclassificationEffective interventionsTobacco smokeChild's bedroomIncreased particulate matterMatter concentrationHouseholds of childrenStudy population