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Policy Issues
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 …
Timeline
A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… Project gave us the ability to read nature's complete genetic blueprint for a human. This interactive timeline … Huntingdon's disease, neurofibromatosis and other genetic disorders. More Francis Collins' Statement in … ahead of schedule. The goals include creating detailed genetic and physical maps, developing efficient strategies …
Event
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… GWAS of educational attainment” by the Social Science Genetic Association Consortium   Problems with Using … Lucas J. Matthews   Social by Nature by Catherine Bliss   Genetic ancestry testing among white nationalists: From identity …
Event
On February 16, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) held a follow-up working group consultation after the 14th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XIV: Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems.
… of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine   Our Genetic Testing Service is in the design phase, and we hope … UAB physician can use to ask for assistance in ordering genetic testing. The initial contact will be a Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA). If the request is more …
Intramural Training Office
Three-minute talk (TmT) presentation videos from previous years dating back to 2015.
… Interpersonal Coping for Caregivers of Children with Rare Genetic Illnesses Melissa Zajdel Postdoctoral Fellow, Persky … Genomics Branch … YouTube Playlist: 2017 TmT Videos   Genetic Factors that Influence Carbpenem Resistance in … Neurobehavioral Clinical Research Section   Identifying Genetic Modifiers of the Age-related Phenotype of …
Event
A 10-part seminar series in 2021 that focuses on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.”
… therapies involving genomic modifications for dozens of genetic diseases. Speakers: Timothy Yu, M.D., Ph.D. Boston …