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On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… Amyloidosis in the All of Us Research Program Clinical Genetics and Therapeutics Session A March 14, 2024, 4:15 – … of Us Cohort P058  Design of the Prospective Study of the Clinical, Laboratory, and Dietary Determinates of Outcomes in …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… (NHGRI) has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the NHGRI Division of Intramural … His efforts will integrate laboratory-based and clinical methods to study several pediatric diseases, …
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The Excellence in Clinical Research Seminar Series is designed to facilitate clinical research in the rare disease space with a focus on aspects of regulatory medicine and clinical trials in Mendelian disorders.
… The Excellence in Clinical Research Seminar Series is designed to facilitate clinical research in the rare disease space with a focus on … clinical research with the underlying theme that genetics is both a diagnostic and therapeutic specialty.   …
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.
Genetic Disorders
Inborn errors of metabolism are disorders that cause a block in a metabolic pathway leading to clinically significant consequences.
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NHGRI is conducting three Zoom-based listening sessions to help gather information from the national medical genetics community regarding the current and future state of the medical geneticist workforce.
… sessions” to help gather information from the national genetics and genomics community regarding the current and future state of the clinical geneticist workforce. We will conduct these sessions … views regarding key challenges and potential solutions in clinical genetics and genomics, as well as to determine …
Genetic Disorders
Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion of genetic material on the the p arm of chromosome 5.
… syndrome vary among individuals. The variability of the clinical symptoms and developmental delays may be related to the size of the deletion of the 5p arm. The clinical symptoms of cri du chat syndrome usually include a … the hospital at birth. A health care provider may note the clinical symptoms associated with the condition. The cat-like …
News Release
Genomic analyses turned up genes that belong to inflammatory pathways.
… the researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center. … Transformative Research Rohith is just one … taking place at NIH is critical. The same cutting-edge clinical medicine that was used to help Rohith might help … M.D., and Tina Romeo, research nurse gather at the NIH Clinical Center to discuss the patient's care. Image Credit: …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… Disease NINDS: Tay-Sachs Disease Information Page Genetics Home Reference: Tay-Sachs disease GARD: Tay-Sachs …
Genetic Disorders
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in both kidneys.
… of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases MedlinePlus Genetics Home Reference PKD Foundation American Kidney Fund …