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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 NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch is co-hosting a webinar on January 9 with the Undergraduate Genetics Education Network that will explore the changing landscape of genetics from a largely descriptive field and emerging creative fields.
… Tuck at elizabeth.tuck@nih.gov . … Contact … The NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch is co-hosting a webinar on January 9 with the Undergraduate Genetics Education Network (UGEN) for the 5th Annual Virtual Workshop … Explore the Forefront of Research and Design … The NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch is co-hosting a …
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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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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 …
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NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… … As researchers continue to unravel the many mysteries of genomics, they require more and more sophisticated … intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their … can affect someone’s decisions and behavior. Because both genomics and environmental factors, such as food choices, …
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The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
… in the YouTube playlist … Video Recordings … Contact … The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to … opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health … 31C, 6th Floor Conference Room A … MD … 31 Center Drive … Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series … The Genomics