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News Release
The NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship prepares scientists for careers in science policy.
… (D-NY) office. The portfolios that I'll be working on are genetic policy in a post-GINA world. [GINA stands for Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. It was passed in 2008 and prohibits genetic discrimination in employment.] But there are some …
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The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… of the Institute, explore the social implications of genetic research, and explain genetic concepts and research techniques.   NHGRI Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms (In English and Spanish) The Talking Glossary …
Event
On October 25-29, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.
… Complex Traits Quantification of race, ethnicity, and genetic ancestry disparities in anti-hypertensive drug efficacy in … Exhibit Hall 3:00 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. Mendelian Phenotypes Genetic analysis reveals that GNE Myopathy remains an …
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NHGRI researchers will present four platform talks and 55 posters to highlight the institute's diverse portfolio at the 65th annual meeting of ASHG.
… , and then moderate the presidential symposium titled, Genetic Epidemiology at Scale: High Throughput Genomics … Session B 124. Khadijah Abdallah: New tool for measuring genetic variation knowledge among health professionals. … analysis with replication data. (Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology) 1425W. Emily Holzinger: A variable …
News Release
Cari Young and Julie Nadel join NHGRI as public policy and education fellows.
… months, followed by a three-month rotation at ASHG. "As a genetic counselor, Cari will bring a valuable lens to her … PPAB. Ms. Young recently earned her master of science in genetic counseling from The Johns Hopkins University/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program in Baltimore, Maryland. …
News Release
Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… An interactive puzzle allows visitors to learn how genetic, environmental and random factors influence risk for … reflect the connection of all life on the planet, human ancestry and evolution - and even human society. They can … Smithsonian is using new genomic technologies to preserve genetic diversity and study changes in our environment …
Infographic
Among the 24 chromosomes that make up the human genome, the Y chromosome is unique for its highly repetitive structure. Scientists are studying the Y and its unusual features to better understand human health and disease.
… on the Y chromosome can more speci cally illustrate ancestry of one direct lineage of male ancestors.   All …
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 … …
Event
The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) held its ninth in-person meeting on February 25, 2020, in Bethesda, Maryland.
… Genetics University of Pittsburgh Kelly East* Certified Genetic Counselor HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology … Control and Prevention Anne Greb Lead, Medical Education, Genetic Counselor 23andMe Kate Greenberg* NLM, NIH Jeneva … Andrew Landstrom American Heart Association Heewon Lee Genetic counselor University of Minnesota Minnky Lee* All of …