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Outreach
The USA Science and Engineering Festival is an opportunity to take part in hands-on genetics and genomics activities.
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… important to consider for genomics research since genomic information is hereditary and may reveal information about relatives. Consider talking to your family … to participate in research. Also ask the researcher what information might be discovered in the course of the study …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is illuminating human and family origins at a level not previously possible.
Fact Sheets
Newborn screening tests use a dried blood sample collected during the first week after birth to measure the presence of disease biomarkers.
… Sequencing a newborn's genome could provide more health information than the current panel of tests, and could … an individual's lifetime of medical care, providing early information on both treatable childhood diseases and … clinical care? What if the genome sequence reveals information about untreatable diseases, or even conditions …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… based upon the understanding of a person’s unique genomic information combined with lifestyle and social, economic, … common conditions by directing them to valid sources of information.   Educate patients and families about … (e.g., newborn screening tests).   Obtaining genomic information about a patient can change recommendations for …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… post-test counseling.   Provide individual and family risk information.   Follow risk-based screening guidelines. Nurse … discussing family history and genetic risk or providing information before or after genetic testing. The following … pathologists) who may be able to provide genomics-related information and guidance to nurse practitioners, depending on …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… not reached its potential. Why? Collecting and sharing the information is not easy or automatic. And, the information often is not stored in a consistent, accessible, … software tools now exist that make collecting and sharing information easier and more standard. These tools can be used …
Profile
After a lifelong obsession with completing things, Adam Phillippy has helped in the final completion of the human genome sequence. The researcher talks about his life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and his next big thing.
Media Advisory
NHGRI memorializes genomics champion Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) with an annual National DNA Day lecture named in her honor.
… genomics research, and her tireless work on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act helps protect Americans from discrimination based on genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. … Palmer at 301-435-4591, or Kiara.Palmer@nih.gov , for more information and to discuss interview, filming and photography …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… field of communication suggest individuals deem private information as something they 'own' and have the right to … level patients feel they own their family health history information and want to control its dissemination to other … If a patient feels they have personal control over their information resolving those discrepancies will be more …