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The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom. … Samantha Agoos, who … subjects in science. There are not many current genomics education resources available to teachers like Agoos and …
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The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… can be established. … A Pathway to Science Policy and Education Careers One way to ensure that genomic discoveries in the lab drive policy and education for our benefit is to strengthen the workforce with … at the interface between genomic research and science education and policy. The National Human Genome Research …
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Cari Young and Julie Nadel join NHGRI as public policy and education fellows.
… history, and on a larger, evolutionary scale. … Advancing Genomics in Society As she moved forward through college and … to appreciate the potential broad impact of genetics and genomics. "I was attracted to the promise of genomics as it … (PPAB) within the Division of Policy, Communications and Education (DPCE). She will then transition to work as a staff …
The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities
… pandemic, I would — as I have in previous issues of The Genomics Landscape — like to offer some “remote learning” … Later today at 2 p.m. ET, Vence Bonham (Senior Advisor for Genomics and Health Disparities) and I will answer questions … exposure to science and genomics in primary and secondary education; 2) developing and supporting successful genomic …
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NHGRI appoints Elizabeth Tuck as the director of its NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch to oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education.
… Tuck to oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education. … Elizabeth Tuck, M.A., has been appointed … Involvement Branch (ECIB), within the NHGRI Division of Genomics and Society, develops programs aimed at …
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NHGRI will provide approximately $5.8 million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new educational and research opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.
… five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new … sciences, and are invested in genomic data science education. The hub will facilitate educational and research … which strives to enhance the diversity of backgrounds in genomics. A more inclusive genomic workforce fosters more …
Genomics and Medicine
A list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine compiled by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG).
… by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG). … Genomics and Medicine …
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NHGRI researchers have released new educational materials to help the sickle cell disease community learn about gene therapies for the disease.
… of the National Institutes of Health. The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, led … different voices and views to create the new patient education materials,” said Bonham. Participants determined …
The Genomics Landscape
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.
… virtual NHGRI workshop entitled “Future Directions in Genomics and Health Equity.” The goal of the workshop was to … decrease health disparities and improve health equity in genomics. A workshop summary and video recording are … its partners will host  Healthcare Professionals’ Genomics Education Week on June 6-10. This social media campaign will …
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NHGRI researchers have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) workbook, which helps people use their family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
… the study. In a recent study in the journal Public Health Genomics , the researchers published data gathered from … heart disease rates. “One big issue is that many available genomics resources don’t reach a vast number of people,” said … participants, the researchers plan to include community education programs in future iterations of the workbook. “Our …