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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program6
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program4
- Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP)1
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium1
- Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project1
- Clinical Genome (ClinGen) Resource1
- Polygenic RIsk MEthods in Diverse populations (PRIMED) Consortium1
- NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL)2
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
- Multi-Omics for Health and Disease (Multi-Omics)1
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The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
… playlist … Video Recordings … Contact … The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance … can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research. The lecture … can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research. … Event …
News Release
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means to be American Indian.
… at NHGRI question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means … only offer a probability toward a certain ancestry. So, a test that claims an individual has Native American ancestry, … year two identical twins could receive disparate results from 5 different DTC test kits. These results are …
Research Training
Two-year fellowships for M.D.s and Ph.D.s in cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and molecular genetics.
… to oversee and interpret cytogenetic and molecular genetic tests important in the diagnosis and management of human genetic disorders. … To gain the requisite laboratory … applications will have had a discussion with someone from the program leadership team. Individuals planning to …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … On November 21, 2017, experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) … from the Reddit community about their work on family health history as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … … or DTC genomics companies such as 23andMe, genetic testing and ancestry services provide one route to …
Educational Resources
Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… Genetic Engineering … Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA … For example, genetic engineering may involve adding a gene from one species to an organism from a different species to …
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease in the United States. About 30,000 people in … and blocks the pancreas, which stops digestive enzymes from reaching the intestine where they are required in order … and excessive appetite but poor weight gain. The "sweat test" - which measures the amount of salt in sweat - is the …
News Release
NIH is awarding $5.4 million in first-year funding to establish a new program that supports the integration of genomics into learning health systems. As genomic testing becomes increasingly common, more and more genomic data are available in clinical settings, and learning health systems present an opportunity to translate this evidence quickly and directly into improvements in medical care.
… integrated into patient care. … The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is awarding $5.4 million in first-year funding … opportunity to generate new medical understandings from genomic data, which is critical to realizing the promise … opportunity to generate new medical understandings from genomic data, which is critical to realizing the promise …
News Release
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has announced plans to establish a new precision health research program within its Division of Intramural Research.
… optimistic expectations in terms of discoveries about the genetic basis of health and disease,” said NHGRI Director … enabled the growth of large genomic datasets, with DNA from hundreds of thousands of participants collected and … the new informatics approaches, which in turn will help to test new diagnostic and treatment approaches. This …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, commonly known as … important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information. It … health insurance companies could use a person's genetic test results to decide to cancel their insurance or charge …
Fact Sheet
Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your overall health and quality of life.
… and your support systems make choices about your physical health, while thinking about the impact on your mental health … therapy. … There are many unknowns about what to expect from gene therapy. Your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and … time. Work–life factors You will need to take time away from your job and other daily responsibilities. Manage …