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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 …
Event
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 …
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 …
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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.
Event
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 …