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ClinGen will advance genomics in clinical care and improve our understanding of phenotypic and functional effects of genetic variants and their clinical value.
… information on only a few genomic variants is used in clinical practice. One factor that limits the clinical use of variant information is the lack of openly … patients, healthcare systems, scientific experts and genetics professionals. … The following groups are receiving …
News Release
Clinical geneticist to lead NHGRI’s clinical genomics research efforts
… Sarah A. Bates, M.S. … Clinical geneticist to lead NHGRI’s clinical genomics research efforts … The National Human … Fellowship Executive Committee, which oversees the medical genetics training program.  “Ben brings valuable experiences …
Research Funding
​CSER is rapidly advancing the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for implementating genomic sequence data into clinical care. ​
… becomes routine. Evidence regarding the most promising clinical applications and the specific diseases or individual … Incorporation of comprehensive genomic sequence data into clinical care will require changes to institutional policies, … professional medical organizations outside of medical genetics as well as with payers and policymakers, to ensure …
Research Funding
The IGNITE PTN supports a network of multi-site clinical groups involving diverse settings and populations to conduct two pragmatic clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… develop methods for incorporating genomic information into clinical care and explore the methods for effective … implementation, diffusion, and sustainability in diverse clinical settings. The first phase of the network,  IGNITE I … an individual patient's genomic findings into his or her clinical care. Building on the successful genomic medicine …
News Release
A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… Ph.D. … A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions. … The National Institutes of Health will fund clinical trials to assess the benefits, applicability and … pain, chronic pain and depression have better clinical outcomes if pharmacogenomics guide opioid and …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training … to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and … to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and …
Policy Issues
Most genetic tests today are not regulated, meaning that they go to market without any independent analysis to verify the claims of the seller.
… criteria, adapted from the National Library of Medicine's  Genetics Home Reference . Analytical Validity: Refers to how … whether a specific genetic variant is present or absent? Clinical Validity: Refers to how well the genetic variant(s) … of having a disease or eventually developing a disease? Clinical Utility: Refers to whether the test can provide …
Policy Issues
Payers such as insurance companies and Medicare need systematic ways of evaluating genetic tests for reimbursement.
… … Genomic medicine has the capacity to revolutionize clinical practice. The mapping of the human genome has … Tests and Services  (HHS Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society) An Evidence Framework for … Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) Another issue where genetics intersects with health insurance is  genetic …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes Dr. Bill Gahl's achievements as Clinical Director.
… and the field of genomics.   … After ~16 years as Clinical Director within NHGRI's Intramural Research Program, … physician and a scientist. Although he has stepped down as Clinical Director, he will remain at NHGRI to focus on his … He then came to NIH for successive fellowships in clinical genetics and clinical biochemical genetics within the NIH's …
Event
To bring together communities of researchers working in machine learning (ML), NHGRI hosted the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics workshop on April 13-14, 2021.
… Session 12:55 p.m. - Break Session 4: Machine learning in clinical genomics Moderators: Casey Overby Taylor, Ph.D. … …   … Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics … To bring together … hosted the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics workshop on April 13-14, …