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On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations and potential for misuse.
… (NHGRI) of the National Institutes of Health will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics … the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics … the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics …
Educational Resources
A complex disease is caused by the interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors.
… factors. … Genes, Cancer, Heart Disease, Gene-environment Interactions … A complex disease (or condition), … with significant influences of the physical and social environment. For this reason, complex diseases are also …
Educational Resources
Susceptibility is a condition of the body that increases the likelihood that the individual will develop a particular disease.
… individual will develop a particular disease. … Gene, Gene Environment Interaction, Inherited, Risk … Susceptibility, as …
Educational Resources
Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder.
… be affected by a particular genetic disorder. … Gene, Gene Environment Interaction, Inherited, Susceptibility … Risk, as …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have shown that areas of the genome related to brain development harbor variants that may account for behavioral differences among different dog lineages.
Event
The 2021 - 2023 Class of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved during their two years of participation in the program. Their ISCC-PEG Mentors provided introductions.
… Wild KT, Feudtner C. Hospital-level variation in genetic testing in children's hospitals' neonatal intensive care … … The 2021 - 2023 Class of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in … program. Their ISCC-PEG Mentors provided introductions. … Virtual … 2021-2023 ISCC-PEG Scholars Presentations … The …
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The 2020 - 2022 Class of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved during their two years of participation in the program. Their ISCC-PEG Mentors provided introductions.
… … The 2020 - 2022 Class of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in … program. Their ISCC-PEG Mentors provided introductions. … Virtual … 2020-2022 ISCC-PEG Scholars Presentations … The 2020 - 2022 Class of ISCC-PEG Scholars provide virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.  Fellows will actively … and Marketing team Note that a third rotation in the DC area is possible based on the fellows’ interests and career … and NHGRI staff. Top-ranked candidates will be invited for virtual interviews beginning in January. If necessary, a …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… health and illness that is influenced by genomics and the environment.  Obtain a family history to assist with early … with known genetic conditions.  Encourage genetic testing for at-risk family members.  Obtain and verify … cell biology, and human health. Some topics include virtual labs or instructions for conducting experiments at …
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A virtual lecture series throughout 2021 and 2022, featuring trailblazers in science communication, that aims to demonstrate the various approaches for communicating about genomics as well as the unique challenges and opportunities each medium can bring.
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will host a virtual lecture series throughout 2021 and 2022 that features … since the Human Genome Project. Request an Accommodation … Virtual  … Genomics and the Media Seminar Series … A virtual lecture series throughout 2021 and 2022, featuring …