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Dr. Wilson is the co-chief of and senior investigator in NHGRI's Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch.

… Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the International Genetic Epidemiology Society (IGES). He has served on the … His research interests focus on the identification of genetic effects that may be responsible for phenotypic … the statistical properties of newly developed methods of genetic analysis for quantitative traits. … The overarching …

Staff

Guanjie Chen, M.D.

Dr. Guanjie Chen is a senior research fellow with the NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.

… M.D. from Wuhan University, China, in 1985, and an M.S. in Statistics from the University of Memphis, Tenn., in 1999. … and an assistant professor (2002-2008) in the Division of Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Community Medicine, … Health as a senior research fellow. His interests include genetic epidemiology, genetic statistics, and statistical …

Staff

Joan E. Bailey-Wilson, Ph.D.

Dr. Bailey-Wilson is a scientist emeritus in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research.

… 1995. Her research program focuses on understanding the genetic factors that increase risk for various complex … Dr. Bailey-Wilson specializes in statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology and is especially interested in risk … Panel for the National Institute of Justice and the Genetic Analysis Workshop Advisory Board. She also served as …

Fact Sheet

Genomic Data Science Fact Sheet

Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.

The Genomics Landscape

American Society of Human Genetics – A Vision for the Future

In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.

… an informed public. Establishing how best to advance genetic and genomic literacy is a major challenge. No one … summary data. In addition, All of Us recently funded a genetic counseling resource to help participants understand … Research Program Recap Progress and Next Steps NIH Funds Genetic Counseling Resource Ahead of Million-Person …

Policy Issues

Timeline of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.

… The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, commonly known as … protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information. It was first introduced into the U.S. Congress in the 1990s at a time when genetic testing and genetics research was taking off at …

Event

Genetics Reimagined: Preparing Students to Explore the Forefront of Research and Design

The NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch is co-hosting a webinar on January 9 with the Undergraduate Genetics Education Network that will explore the changing landscape of genetics from a largely descriptive field and emerging creative fields.

… can your students expect to see as genetics and genetic engineering grow into a new variety of research and …

The Genomics Landscape

NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities

… in which NHGRI is centrally involved, such as the Genetic Counseling Training Program that is collaboratively … physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with genetic disorders. The program exposes its trainees to genetic conditions that range from common to ultra-rare, …

The Genomics Landscape

NHGRI releases new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms

In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.

… included a new name: the Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms . First launched in 1998, the talking glossary … . To date, the new Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms has 222 terms, of which 142 have new … coming months. The NHGRI Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms is only one of a collection of remote-learning …

News Release

Researchers study enhanced genetic animal model of Down syndrome

NIH researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be enhanced.

… … National Institutes of Health researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model … NHGRI senior historian. “As cognitive treatments based on genetic models become more feasible in the future, … … About NHGRI and NIH … Researchers study enhanced genetic animal model of Down syndrome … NIH researchers …