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The centers define the state-of-the-art study designs and methods to find variants and genes underlying Mendelian disorders.
… genome-wide sequencing technology and other complementary genomic approaches to discover the genetic basis that … Genome Sequencing, Dna Sequencing, Gene Variants, Genomic Variant, Mendelian Disorders … The centers define the …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
… or production of tumors-tumorigenesis-can result from genomic alterations that are inherited or alterations that are acquired and accumulate over time. Some of these genomic changes drive tumor initiation, growth and … integral to this discovery pipeline. In aggregate, their studies have the potential to contribute to improved patient …
Clinical Research
GENE-FORECAST® is developing a community cohort and resource for defining the significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans.
… study is developing a community-based cohort and novel genomic science resource for defining the biological significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans. … GENE-FORECAST® will … heart attack and stroke). Based on previous epidemiology studies, it is anticipated that the prevalence of clinically …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… having genetic testing done for some other reason. … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) is a study of people … of uncertain significance … May 13, 2021: From one genomic diagnosis, researchers discover other treatable … A study for patients with unexpected genetic results … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) … Genomic Services …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a M.S in Genetic Counseling from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
… Genetic Testing, Clinical Genomics, Genomics In Medicine, Genomic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University … The JHU/NHGRI …
For Health Professionals
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 genomics-informed healthcare 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 … Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the effective … Archived Webinars Archived Articles Archived Case Studies … Overview … Membership … Healthcare Professionals …
News Release
Researchers from The Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network identify novel mutations in a well-known cancer-causing pathway in lung adenocarcinoma.
… the most common subtype of lung cancer. Knowledge of these genomic changes may expand the number of possible therapeutic … Green, M.D., Ph.D. "These results give us important new genomic insights into the development and behavior of an … to secondhand smoke. In addition to the two lung cancer studies, the TCGA Research Network has generated data and …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's leadership team has prioritized initiatives to stimulate and achieve highly impactful progress in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others.
… in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others. … Genomic Literacy, Human Genome Project, History Of Genomics, Minority …
Clinical Research
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to explore how genes cause or influence diseases, and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… in individuals with mitochondrial disease. … Clinical studies give us a better understanding of how genes can cause … choose to participate include: Participants in clinical studies help current and future generations. Through these studies, researchers develop new diagnostic tests, more …
News Release
NIH grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, manage heart disease and guide cancer clinicians to the most effective drugs.
… beyond the academic medical center and explore the use of genomic medicine in community-based clinics and primary care … Two grants focus on the use of pharmacogenomics, which studies how a patient's genetic make-up affects drug responses. A third grant examines the role of genomic information in diagnosing and treating inherited …