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Diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the NIH and Harvard Medical School.
… Vence L. Bonham , Jr., J.D., associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at NIH's National Human … populations and genomic databases, Vence Bonham, Social and Behavioral Research Branch, SBRB, GWAS catalog, …
News Release
Mothers may be able to reduce guilt over their children's inherited obesity guilt by being more careful in the future about their children's diet.
… by Susan Persky, Ph.D., an associate investigator with the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human … belief in the general public is that obesity is mostly behavior-related and that weight gain is controllable. Even … doctor-knows-best manner; one that stressed personal behavior, in a supportive manner; and another that also …
Event
A social media campaign, organized by NHGRI and its partners, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 5 to June 9, 2023, that … A social media campaign, organized by NHGRI and its partners, … A social media campaign, organized by NHGRI and its partners, …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… These factors - like genetics, shared environments and social influences - tend to cluster within families, which … Our AMA hosts were Laura Koehly, Ph.D., chief of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch and head of the Social Network Methods Section at NHGRI; Chris Marcum, Ph.D., …
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity.
… to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity. … Race is a social construct used to group people. Race was constructed … into groups often based on physical appearance, social factors and cultural backgrounds. … to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity. …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including … NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including … NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including …
Talking Glossary
Una enfermedad (o afección) compleja, cuando se analiza en el contexto de la genética, refleja un trastorno que se produce por las contribuciones de múltiples variantes genómicas y genes además de influencias considerables del entorno fÃsico y social.
… además de influencias considerables del entorno fÃsico y social. … además de influencias considerables del entorno fÃsico y social. Por ese motivo, las enfermedades complejas también se … además de influencias considerables del entorno fÃsico y social. …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for education and community involvement programs to increase understanding of genomics and its ethical, legal, and social issues.
… genomics and accompanying ethical, legal, and social issues. … understanding of genomics and its ethical, legal, and social issues. … understanding of genomics and its ethical, legal, and social issues. …
Talking Glossary
Environmental factors, as related to genetics, refers to exposures to substances (such as pesticides or industrial waste) where we live or work, behaviors (such as smoking or poor diet) that can increase an individual’s risk of disease or stressful situations (such as racism).
Staff
Dr. Dave Kaufman is a program director Division of Genomics and Society​ at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… development grants related to the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research. Dr. Kaufman serves … Dave Kaufman, return of results policy, ethical legal and social implications, genomic information, citizen science … Dave Kaufman, return of results policy, ethical legal and social implications, genomic information, citizen science …