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Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… (such as falls, motor vehicle accidents or poisoning), genomic factors play a role in nine of the ten leading causes … serve as the cornerstone for learning about genetic and genomic conditions in a family, and for developing … my family's health? … What are some of the new genetic and genomic techniques and technologies? … Genetics vs. Genomics …
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… (abbreviated GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a … involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that occur more frequently in those with a … compared to those without the disease or trait. Once such genomic variants are identified, they are typically used to …
Educational Resources
Fact sheets explaining complex concepts in genomics research to a non-scientific audience.
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
News
NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… of genome structure and function to the fostering of genomic medicine as a key element of contemporary healthcare. … systems. These include broadly applicable areas, such as genomic technology development; using genomic information in patient care; and the ethical, legal, …
Talking Glossary
Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care.
… Genomic Medicine … Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care. … Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using …
Leadership Initiatives
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… receive more information about gaining access to the database, please send an email to  NHGRIHistory@nih.gov . … … that features interviews with some of the most influential genomic scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The … August 4, 2022   Roundtable discussion: "Does genetic and genomic screening keep open the door to eugenics?" May 25, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 6, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). a well-respected and highly used large-scale DNA sequencing center that exemplifies the evolution of the field of genomics and the ever-increasing abilities to produce prodigious amounts of genomic data.
… Records (EHRs). FHIR provides an opportunity for the genomic medicine research community to develop ways to … incorporated into NHGRI resource programs such as the Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics … overcame in their career, and share how they promote more diversity in the field. NHGRI intramural investigator, Neil …
Talking Glossary
A secondary genomic finding refers to a genomic variant, found through the analysis of a person’s genome, that is of potential medical value yet is unrelated to the initial reason for examining the person’s genome.
… Secondary Genomic Finding … A secondary genomic finding refers to a genomic variant, found through the analysis of a person’s …
Event
On August 31 - September 1, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will sponsor its 14th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XIV: Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems.  
… Pat Deverka   Structure, Goals and Products of NHGRI Genomic Medicine Meetings Teri Manolio 11:15 a.m. Session 1: … Rex Chisholm Renee Rider   Keynote: The State of Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems (25 min) Peter Hulick   … From GM XIII (15 min) Ken Wiley   Integrating Genomic Results Into EHRs (15 min) Travis Osterman   …