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Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) compiles a list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for consideration to the GMWG, please email: GMWG@nih.gov . …
Genomics and Medicine
A list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine compiled by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG).
… Search for specific publications by title, author, category and/or … The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) compiles a list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for …
Genomics and Medicine
Starting in 2019, the American Journal of Human Genetics has published an annual feature identifying ten key advances in applying genomic information to clinical care that were reported in the previous 12 months of published literature. The Genomic Medicine Working Group has authored these reviews, based on its broader effort to identify notable accomplishments in genomic medicine on a monthly basis. From this larger set of published accomplishments, the working group has continued to select ten papers annually to be highlighted as the most significant.
… in diverse families Chronic disease polygenic risk scores for clinical implementation in diverse US populations … inherited retinal disease with gene editing Validation of a clinical breast cancer risk assessment tool for all … … Genome sequencing may be the method of choice for detecting repeat expansion disorders …
News Release
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long invested in basic genetics and genomics research, clinical trials, as well as translational medicine and social science studies, to advance our understanding of this widespread illness to help develop effective therapies.
… and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years … of people around the world have  sickle cell disease , a hereditary disease common among those whose ancestors come … directly from people with sickle-cell disease. One of the new sickle cell treatments uses the CRISPR gene-editing …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute is hosting a seminar, "Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is the guest speaker.
… National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will host a seminar, " Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies … clinical applications. Lastly, he will provide perspective for the future of these technologies with their impressive … pitfalls to avoid. Request an Accommodation All times are in ET. … Lipsett Amphitheater … MD … 10 Center Dr, Bethesda, …
Event
The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
…   View recorded videos in the YouTube playlist … Video Recordings … Contact … … Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and … In-Person: NIH Building 31C, 6th Floor Conference Room A … MD … 31 Center Drive … Genomics and Health Disparities …
Events
October 1, 2015 marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. To commemorate this anniversary, NHGRI hosted a seminar series.
… the Human Genome Project. To commemorate this anniversary in a fashion that showcases the rich history of the Human Genome Project and the field of genomics over the last quarter-century, the NHGRI History of …
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.
… Many human diseases have a genetic component. Some of these conditions are under … This list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases is provided for informational purposes only and is by no means … comprehensive. … A genetic disorder is a disease caused in whole or in part by a change in the DNA sequence away from …
Fact Sheet
A variety of approaches target the blood stem cells to relieve or reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease.
… how these components differ and other treatment options for sickle cell disease, such as bone marrow transplant.   … understand these various approaches. … Types of treatments A variety of approaches target the blood stem cells to reduce … a stem cell transplant, your stem cells are replaced with new stem cells that have genes that do not code for sickle …
Genetic Disorders
Colon cancer is a malignant tumor of the large intestine that affects both men and women.
… Colon cancer, a malignant tumor of the large intestine, affects both men and women. In the United States, approximately 160,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed each year. … … these mutated genes from an affected parent is 50 percent for both males and females. Scientists have discovered …