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News Release
NHGRI researchers have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) workbook, which helps people use their family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
… the study. In a recent study in the journal Public Health Genomics , the researchers published data gathered from … heart disease rates. “One big issue is that many available genomics resources don’t reach a vast number of people,” said … participants, the researchers plan to include community education programs in future iterations of the workbook. “Our …
News Release
NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… to educate people about important scientific advances in genomics and how those advances may impact their lives. "Our … DNA Day is to educate everyday people on the importance of genomics so they can make more informed decisions about their … and even potential careers," said Carla Easter, Ph.D., Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) chief at …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… Milestones In Medicine, Clinical Implementation Of Genomics, Pharmacogenomics, Oncology Sequencing, … Group has compiled a list of interesting advances. … Genomics and Medicine …
Educational Resources
The Human Genome Project was an international project that mapped and sequenced the entire human genome.
… genome. … Human Genome Project, Francis Collins, DNA, Genomics, Base Pairs … The Human Genome Project was a large …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University … with the Human Genome Project successfully completed and genomics maturing into a well-respected discipline. I am so … available on the GTEx portal . …   Every summer, NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch hosts an annual …
News Release
Collaboration between NHGRI and the Smithsonian will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics.
… will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics … After a seven-year tour across North America, the … the complexities of the human genome and the history of genomics research. “The field of genomics is incredibly … deputy director of NHGRI and former chief of the NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch. There are so many …
Healthcare Provider Education Resources
An online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians.
… our online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, … the ability to find resources that qualify for continuing education credits. … GenomeEd Resources … Browse our online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, …
Fact Sheet
Understanding gene therapy for sickle cell disease
… worked together to develop content for the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, which … met over the course of four workshops. … The Democratizing Education Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle … your healthcare provider or a clinical trial team. … These education materials are the outcome of the conversations from …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics. …   Chris Gunter, Ph.D. has  joined  NHGRI as a … Communications and Public Liaison Branch  and  Education and Community Involvement Branch .  In a related …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… series exploring the project's impact on the field of genomics and the careers of those involved.   … Lessons … at a cost less than the original estimated budget. … About Genomics