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A carcinogen is an agent with the capacity to cause cancer in humans.
… … A carcinogen is an agent with the capacity to cause cancer in humans. … Cancer, Tumor, Genetic Mutation, Chemical … A carcinogen is a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer. Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment …
Staff
Elaine Ostrander is chief of NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch.
… is Chief and Distinguished Senior Investigator of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch at the … Dr. Ostrander joined the faculty of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington in 1993, … rising to the rank of Member in the Human Biology and Clinical Research Divisions, and head of the Genetics …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from the November 2, 2022 webinar that provided an overview of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the AnVIL Clinical Resource (ACR)Â RFA-HG-22-021.
… of the ACR to provide functionality to return results to clinical research subjects?  Yes, the purpose of the ACR is to provide genomic-based clinical resources within the AnVIL platform to support clinical genomic research. … Will the ACR center be limited …
Educational Resources
An oncogene is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer.
… is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer. … Carcinogen, Mutagen, Cancer, Cell, Mutation, Tumor Suppressor Gene … An oncogene is a mutated gene that has the potential to cause cancer. Before an oncogene becomes mutated, it is called a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes Dr. Bill Gahl's achievements as Clinical Director.
… and the field of genomics.  … After ~16 years as Clinical Director within NHGRI's Intramural Research Program, … physician and a scientist. Although he has stepped down as Clinical Director, he will remain at NHGRI to focus on his … on Thousands of BRCA Variants to Inform Understanding of Cancer Risk Researchers Discover That Kidney Disease Gene …
Educational Resources
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the first two genes found to be associated with inherited forms of breast cancer.
… found to be associated with inherited forms of breast cancer. … Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Genetic Mutation, Genes, DNA Repair, Family Health …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… Amyloidosis in the All of Us Research Program Clinical Genetics and Therapeutics Session A March 14, 2024, … Pyrimidine Metabolism Disorders P127 Where Epigenetics, Cancer and Hypoxia meet P134 Neuronal Pathways by … Biomarker for Neurodegenerative Disorders P204 Primary Care Electronic Medical Record Features Predicting Genetics …
News Release
NIH researchers searched for how the body signals the lack of oxygen in melanoma skin cancer.
… the oxygen and nutrients in the original tumor site, the cancer cells travel to other parts of the body (metastasize) … how the body signals the lack of oxygen in melanoma skin cancer, National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers … medicine," Dr. Loftus said. "Current therapies in clinical trials are focused on targeting genetic changes in …
Clinical Studies
The IDENTIFY Study is a study exploring how prenatal blood test results for the baby might also detect cancer in the mother.
… pregnancy to evaluate for fetal abnormalities or to answer clinical questions. There are no data suggesting that … your insurance company to participate. In addition to free clinical evaluations, we will cover the cost of travel for … asymptomatic person.   I’ve already been diagnosed with cancer. Can I still participate? Yes. If you were diagnosed …
News Release
NHGRI researchers find that specific abnormal chromosomal patterns in prenatal blood tests warrant whole-body MRI cancer screening.
… patterns in prenatal blood tests warrant whole-body MRI cancer screening. … In the fall of 2022, Erica felt like she … test results and cancer, but there is a big gap in clinical practice about what to do when a test result comes … ultimately helping clinicians make decisions about their care. “By recognizing malignancy earlier when people aren’t …