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Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… advances have been paralleled by innovations in science education and public engagement. ASHG and NHGRI co-sponsor … education and public engagement. At the 2019 American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting, former fellow … advance her career goals. … This fellowship program is for people with an advanced degree who are interested in …
For Health Professionals
Essential genomics competencies, practice guidelines, and curricular resources for a variety of health professions.
… Genetic Testing (DTC-GT) Project Group of the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… Toolkit … NHGRI-Related Resources … Genomics is becoming an increasingly important part of … but healthcare providers may not be aware of the genomics education resources available. The National Human Genome … 6-10, 2022, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education. This initiative will include panel discussions, …
About NHGRI
NHGRI research undergoes peer review by advisory committees who review extramural grant applications and intramural research programs.
… grant applications and intramural research programs. … Committee members represent leading investigators in all areas of genetics, biology, biochemistry, information … of genomic research and NHGRI's programs. Selection for committee membership takes into consideration equitable …
Staff
Jennifer Strasburger was the lead Genomic Program Administrator (GPA) for NHGRI as well as the co-chair for the NHGRI Data Access Committee (DAC).
… (NHGRI) Extramural Research Program as a program director in 2020. She managed a portfolio of grants focused upon RNA … and AnVIL . Ms. Strasburger served as the NHGRI contact for the National Science Foundation's Molecular Foundations … NHGRI as well as the co-chair for the NHGRI Data Access Committee (DAC). … Jennifer Strasburger, Data Access …
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 … understanding genomics and its translation to health and society. … Overview … Branch Staff … Related Content … … Community Involvement Branch … NHGRI branch responsible for education and community involvement programs to increase …
Educational Resources
NHGRI educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities.
… aims to educate students, teachers, and the public about genomics through participation in outreach events and hands-on activities. … Community … outreach events and hands-on activities. … Genomics Education, Genomics Literacy, Genomics 101, Genetics 101, …
News Release
NHGRI appoints Elizabeth Tuck as the director of its NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch to oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education.
… oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education. … Elizabeth Tuck, M.A., has been appointed … Branch (ECIB), within the NHGRI Division of Genomics and Society, develops programs aimed at strengthening public … three decades,” said Tuck. “This comes with a growing need for meaningful, creative education and community engagement …
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project developed patient-focused educational materials for the sickle cell community.
… cell disease is an inherited disorder caused by a change in the gene that produces hemoglobin, the red blood cells … and other experts worked together to develop content for the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, which …
Talking Glossary
La hibridación in situ es una técnica de laboratorio empleada para localizar una secuencia de ADN o ARN en una muestra biológica.
… Hibridación in situ … La hibridación in situ es una técnica de laboratorio empleada para localizar … una secuencia de ADN o ARN en una muestra biológica. … In situ hybridization is a laboratory technique used to …