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NHGRI will host a two-day symposium addressing historical and present-day constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the history and lived experiences of people with disabilities in the context of genomics and genetics.
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The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long invested in basic genetics and genomics research, clinical trials, as well as translational medicine and social science studies, to advance our understanding of this widespread illness to help develop effective therapies.
… sickle cell disease, which takes advantage of the latest genetic discoveries and technological advances to move the most promising genetic-based curative therapies safely into clinical trials. … in treatment for sickle cell disease, the first human genetic disease that was understood at the protein and DNA …
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After major advances in hematology, David Bodine retires with an eye towards mentorship and a garden
David Bodine, founder of the Hematopoiesis Section and chief of the Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch, advanced the fields of gene therapy and hematology in his 38 years at the NIH. Now, he plans to continue his contributions to science as an emeritus and through training the next generation of scientists.
… career, Dr. Bodine’s accomplishments have furthered the genetic understanding of blood disorders and opened avenues … produce enough red blood cells. Each new piece of the genetic puzzle helps diagnose more patients with this …
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NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… Section, Dr. Hanchard will lead efforts to use genomic and genetic tools to understand complex pediatric diseases and …
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NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of genomics careers.
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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 …
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UDN expands the footprint of the network with a new metabolomics core and increased model organism capabilities.
… ​ … Undiagnosed Diseases Program, rare diseases, genetic disorder … UDN expands the footprint of the network …
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My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… NHGRI, and other partners.​ ​ … family health history, genetic testing, ancestry, CDC , Surgeon General … My Family …
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NIH leaders are calling for the scientific community to develop a consensus on the appropriate use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research.
… use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research. ​ … genetic variation, DNA sequencing, health disparities, race …
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Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders
NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… are less able to survive cellular stress. … mitochondria, genetic condition, immune system, sequencing, children, …