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The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the effective practice of clinical genomic medicine by facilitating interactions among the key stakeholders in genomics education.
… working groups to address major areas identified at the Genomic Medicine IV meeting that are critical to effective … Setting  Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing FAQ for Healthcare Professionals Nursing Genomics Frequently Asked … Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… will react to certain medications. It can help inform your healthcare provider about how to best treat your condition … they carry. The tests can help parents and healthcare providers make decisions before, during, and after … it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… describes the largest and most comprehensive catalog of genomic variants that affect gene expression produced to … trait loci (QTL), specifically associations between known genomic variants and the level of gene expression in various … Stephanie Morris about the Institute’s new Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program. As featured in …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… mouse and rat April 2003 Functional Analysis Develop genomic-scale technologies High-throughput oligonucleotide …
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Dr. Nicole Lockhart is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… to the ethical, legal and social (ELSI) implications of genomic research. Dr. Lockhart also coordinates the Genomics … on ELSI Research Program grants and initiatives related to Genomic Research Design and Implementation, which identifies, … of Genomics and Society. … Nicole Lockhart, genomic healthcare, policy issues in genomics, ethical legal and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, … events that gathered input and feedback from the research, healthcare, education, policy, and diverse public … together illustrative stories of remarkable genetic and genomic advances, the film highlights the major breakthroughs …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… engagement, not just with researchers but also with healthcare professionals and multiple other communities. In … (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of … related to DNA synthesis and editing, characterizing genomic variants, understanding genomic mosaicism, and …
For Health Professionals
The ISCC-PEG Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Project Group has developed peer-reviewed online education for healthcare practitioners to advance pharmacogenomics in clinical practice.
… and Kathleen Giacomini, Ph.D. This module educates healthcare professionals about pharmacogenomics nomenclature … and Wendy Rubinstein, M.D., Ph.D. This module educates healthcare professionals about evidence-based pharmacogenomic … BCACP and Vivian K. Kawai, MD, MPH This module educates healthcare professionals about what elements are involved in …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other … cancer than other people. As we learn more about the genomic changes predisposing a person to cancer, we have been … Cancer Institute - The Genetics of Cancer Resources for Healthcare Providers: National Cancer Institute - PDQ Cancer …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working … to couple the malaria-battling mutations with additional genomic changes designed to ensure a rapid spread throughout … controversial. For the first time , we can introduce genomic changes by genome editing and sweep them through …