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The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
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NHGRI hosts a virtual Q&A with science journalist Angela Saini, author of “Superior: The Return of Race Science” on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
… Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetic and NHGRI In 2019, journalist Angela Saini released …
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Annual scientific lecture honoring NHGRI's founding scientific director, Jeffrey M. Trent, Ph.D.
… and Genetics, part of NIH, delivered the lecture on the genetic susceptibility to cancer. … The seventh annual … Trent's research has provided important insights into the genetic basis of cancer. He is the author of more than 350 … patients.  Dr. Trent continues to lead studies of the genetic basis of various complex diseases in humans, as well …
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NHGRI and George Mason University's Institute for Digital InnovAtion co-host the Computational Genomics Conference, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
… data science technologies are changing the landscape of genetic and genomic research. With resources like cloud … to investigate complex questions and work towards ensuring genetic and genomic advances benefit all. This workshop …
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
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NHGRI commemorates the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who passed away in March 2018, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in her honor.
… strong advocate for genomics research, and her work on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) helped to create protections against genetic discrimination with health insurance and employment. … allow patients and research participants to undergo genetic and genomic testing without fear that their results …
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The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… School of Medicine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International (GMDI) Genome … the Regional Genetics Networks (NCC) National Society of Genetic Counselors NHGRI/NIH NIH/NCATS  Nursing academia, … Canada Western States Regional Genetics Network/Minority Genetic Professionals Network … Partners … Toolkit … …
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A social media campaign, organized by NHGRI and its partners, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… Kingdom, and United States. … June 5: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing June 6: Pharmacogenomics June 7: Careers in …