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Staff
Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) within the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) at the National Human … of new genomic knowledge about common, complex health conditions like obesity and diabetes in interactions between … In 2005, Dr. Persky was recruited to the Social and Behavioral Research Branch to apply her methodological …
For Patients and Families
Pharmacogenomics combines the science of how drugs work, called pharmacology, with the science of the human genome, called genomics.
… … Pharmacogenomics, Genome, Medicine, Drugs For Genetic Conditions … Pharmacogenomics combines the science of how …
Staff
Dr. Lawrence Brody is a senior investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch and director of NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… that alter an individual's risk of developing specific conditions. These variants fall roughly into two categories. … prevention. With investigators in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch, he initiated and co-directs the … Brody is a senior investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch and director of NHGRI's Division …
News Release
Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Social and Behavioral Research Branch. She studies the skin microbiome … high school students. … Careers in genomics, Social and Behavioral Research Branch, Medgar Evers College, Carla …
Genetic Disorders
Inborn errors of metabolism are disorders that cause a block in a metabolic pathway leading to clinically significant consequences.
… may also occur spontaneously. When discussing how genetic conditions are passed on in a family, it is important to …
For Patients and Families
Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments.
… on to children Screen newborn babies for certain treatable conditions Genetic test results can be hard to understand, …
Event
On October 10, 2024, NHGRI hosted a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs. The purpose of these NOFOs is to implement and evaluate a pilot program of population genomic screening for common, actionable genomic conditions in a primary care setting.
… genomic screening for common, actionable genomic conditions in a primary care setting. … Virtual … Population … genomic screening for common, actionable genomic conditions in a primary care setting. … On October 10, 2024, … genomic screening for common, actionable genomic conditions in a primary care setting. … Event …
Clinical Research
GENE-FORECAST® is developing a community cohort and resource for defining the significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans.
… used for CT and/or MRI scans. Identification of medical conditions that could require further medical …
Clinical Research
The study collects genetic and medical information from people with GNE myopathy to understand the symptoms and clinical course of GNE myopathy.
… contribution to families and individuals affected by these conditions. This study will provide information that will … obtain genetic testing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gtr/conditions/C1853926/ Where will the study take place? At the …
News Release
Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders
NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… that help the body fight infections. During stressful conditions, these cells produce a microRNA called mir4485 . … energy, so they are unable to survive the stressful conditions.” Researchers used a technique called VirScan to …