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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. … A complex disease (or condition), when discussed in … from the contributions of multiple genomic variants and genes in conjunction with significant influences of the physical and social environment. For this reason, complex diseases are …
News Release
American Indians and Alaska Natives IRB training programs at NIH ensure the welfare of people participating in federally regulated research.
… Review Board (IRB) training program for American Indians and Alaska Natives at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). IRBs are committees, at NIH and at other research institutions, which ensure the welfare … of the 3.5-month program, they discussed challenging ethical questions from the real world and tailored research …
Event
The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race.
… moderated a discussion with Alondra Nelson, Rick Kittles and Vence Bonham on how new findings in genetics tear down … of reparations, establish ties with ancestral homelands and advance biomedical research. This program was made … about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race. … The National Museum …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch (MCIDGB) studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases. … Investigators …
Staff
Vence Bonham is the acting deputy director for NHGRI and an associate investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
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… director of the National Human Genome Research Institute and a member of the senior leadership team for the institute. … (NHGRI) within the Division of Intramural Research's Social and Behavioral Research Branch. He leads the Health … 2008. [ PubMed ] Bonham VL, Knerr S, Social and Ethical Implications of Genomics, Race, Ethnicity, and Health …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or severely limited activities and …
Educational Resources
Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors.
… a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors. … Autism Spectrum Disorders, … that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Symptoms usually appear before the …
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. … Trait, Genetic Variation … Race is a … generating racial classifications to identify, distinguish and marginalize some groups across nations, regions and the …
Event
A social media campaign, organized by NHGRI and its partners, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… Qatar, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, and United States. … June 5: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic … available. The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 5 to June 9, 2023, that …
Staff
Dr. Philip Shaw is an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… United States. His main interest is in the genetic and environmental factors that influence the development of brain and behavior. A focus of his work is the most common … phenotypes pertinent to ADHD based in the neuroimaging, social and behavioral sciences, 2) identifying the genomic …