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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 …
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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 …
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The 2020 - 2022 Class of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved during their two years of participation in the program. Their ISCC-PEG Mentors provided introductions.
… Presentations Donna Messersmith, Ph.D. ISCC-PEG Co-Chair Education and Community Involvement Branch, NHGRI    Class of … of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved … of ISCC-PEG Scholars provide virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved …
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The 2021 - 2023 Class of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved during their two years of participation in the program. Their ISCC-PEG Mentors provided introductions.
… Presentations Donna Messersmith, Ph.D. ISCC-PEG Co-Chair Education and Community Involvement Branch, NHGRI    Class of … Presentations 2:05 - 2:15 p.m. Reviewing Genetics and Genomics for OB-GYN professionals Abimbola Muinat Oladayo, … of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved …
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Dr. Shchelochkov will oversee the research training, fellowship and residency programs at the institute.
… about both the depth and breadth of Oleg’s vision for genomics education. As our field expands, it is critical for our … clinical director. “Oleg’s passion for so many areas of genomics — including clinical care and patient management, …
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The 2022 - 2024 Class of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved during their two years of participation in the program. Their ISCC-PEG Mentors provided introductions.
… Remarks Donna Messersmith, Ph.D. ISCC-PEG Co-Chair, Education and Community Involvement Branch, NHGRI    Learn … of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved … of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved …
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NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… people have differing levels of knowledge of biology and genomics.  Interestingly, while some physicians were …
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The Current Topics in Genome Analysis lecture series offers a mixture of local and outside speakers covering the major areas of genomics.
… Analysis" lecture series. Given the rapid advances in genomics and bioinformatics that have taken place in the past … give the lectures designed to cover the major areas of genomics. The lectures are geared at the level of first year … of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Johns …
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A 2018 workshop led by Alaska Native people provides a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research.
… provides a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research. … In August 2020 the Centers for Disease … issues of inclusion persist, Alaska Native people and the genomics community are engaging in more dialogue and … tribal leaders and scientists have discussed the future of genomics research among Alaska Native people in multiple …
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The National Human Genome Research Institute is hosting a seminar, "Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is the guest speaker.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will host a seminar, " Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are … as the bedrock of how we understand living systems: genomics, including nucleic acid-based molecular biology … Amphitheater … MD … 10 Center Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814 … Genomics, Imaging and AI … The National Human Genome Research …