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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… species to produce a desired trait. Used in research and industry, genetic engineering has been applied to the … therapies, brewing yeasts, genetically modified plants and livestock, and more. …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the … intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities specifically relating to the …
Educational Resources
A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome.
News Release
The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom.
… The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics … Samantha Agoos, who teaches honors genetics and biology at Denver East High School in Denver, … Lassar. The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) annual Short Course in Genomics is one of the few …
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project developed patient-focused educational materials for the sickle cell community.
… throughout the body. In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two gene therapies to … worked together to develop content for the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, which is led by NHGRI in partnership with other organizations and …
Research Training
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Intramural Health Disparities Postdoctoral Fellowship provides recent doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genetic and … to work as postdoctoral fellows for up to three years in NHGRI Intramural research laboratories engaged in a wide …
Event
A social media campaign, organized by NHGRI and its partners, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… Did you know? Healthcare Professionals' Genomics Education Week 2023 was attended by participants in 22 … Qatar, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, and United States. … 8: Cancer Genomics/OB-GYN June 9: Rare Diseases/Inclusive Genetics … 2022 Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Week 2021 Healthcare Provider Genomics Education …
News Release
Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
… professionals now have access to a variety of educational and clinical genomics resources thanks to a new partnership … between the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and … medical societies. The resources are available on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2) website, a free, …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for education and community involvement programs to increase understanding of genomics and its ethical, legal, and social issues.
… The Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) develops education and community involvement programs to engage a broad range of … the dissemination of information to teachers, students, and consumers. The branch acts as a liaison between the NHGRI and community-based organizations. The branch leads …
Educational Resources
Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events.
… Genetic Drift, Evolution, Population Genetics, Genes …