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For Patients and Families
​Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human origin, in which the researcher directly interacts with human subjects.
… Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, … the researcher directly interacts with human subjects. Clinical researchers at the National Human Genome Research … mechanisms of inherited and acquired genetic disorders. … Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, …
News Release
Dr. William Gahl, NHGRI Clinical Director, gave the Samuel Pruzansky Memorial Lecture on March 23 for the March of Dimes Clinical Genetics Conference.
… Judith Wyatt … Dr. William Gahl, clinical director at the National Human Genome Research … Lecture on March 23 in Phoenix for the March of Dimes Clinical Genetics Conference, he wanted to inspire. "As geneticists, …
News Release
Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
… now have access to a variety of educational and clinical genomics resources thanks to a new partnership … medical societies. The resources are available on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2) website, a free, … Society of Genetic Counselors , the American College of Clinical Pharmacy , and The Jackson Laboratory are the first …
For Patients and Families
Genetic professionals provide information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions.
… disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. … Genetics professionals are health care professionals with specialized degrees and experience in medical genetics and counseling. Genetics professionals include geneticists, genetic …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights Ben Solomon joining NHGRI as Clinical Director.
… institute and the field of genomics. … Ben Solomon, NHGRI Clinical Director, with NHGRI Director Dr. Eric Green and … On Nov. 12, Benjamin Solomon, M.D., started as NHGRI’s Clinical Director. In this position, he is responsible for … genes, publishing papers in journals such as Nature Genetics, Nature Communications , and PNAS . Prior to his …
For Patients and Families
A list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… genomic information about an individual as part of their clinical care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic … and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use. Already, genomic medicine is making an impact … use.​ ​ … Genomic Medicine, Genomics In The Clinic, Genetics, Genetic Testing, Newborn Screening, Privacy In …
For Patients and Families
​Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments.
Genetic Disorders
Inborn errors of metabolism are disorders that cause a block in a metabolic pathway leading to clinically significant consequences.
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes Dr. Bill Gahl's achievements as Clinical Director.
… and the field of genomics.   … After ~16 years as Clinical Director within NHGRI's Intramural Research Program, … physician and a scientist. Although he has stepped down as Clinical Director, he will remain at NHGRI to focus on his … He then came to NIH for successive fellowships in clinical genetics and clinical biochemical genetics within the NIH's …