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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.
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 …
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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 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 …