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Educational Resources
A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome.
Research Training
Three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders.
… (NHGRI) offers a three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders. … The Medical … that are relevant to the fields of Medical Genetics and Genomics or by completing training in a …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… The new Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases … The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)  was created in …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health … of undergraduate level courses in biochemistry and genetics. Counseling experience, either paid or voluntary. …
Clinical Research
The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study explores the genetic factors contributing to ADHD to improve treatment in the future.
… in the future. … ADHD often appears to run in families, and research studies have suggested that there may be a … goals of this study is to facilitate the diagnosis of ADHD and the development of improved treatments, possibly … be done with the assistance of children that have ADHD and their families. By volunteering for this type of study, …
News Release
Dr. Wilson officially retired from The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in September 2020, yet he remains on as a scientist emeritus in its Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch, where he was co-chief for 14 years.
… Ph.D. … teoP the Alchemist “A poem about writing poetry and doing science, both are about making observations and … to discuss his decades of dedicated work in the field of genomics. But his booming laugh, joyous candor, deep … College), Dr. Wilson received his Ph.D. in medical genetics with a biomathematics minor in 1980 from Indiana …
Educational Resources
Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events.
… to chance events. … Genetic Drift, Evolution, Population Genetics, Genes … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution …
News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
… John Daniels … Realizing the benefits of genomics will require an educated public who can understand … the implications of genomics for their health care and evaluate the relevant public policy issues,according to … (ASHG) and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship. Every year, one genetics …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking candidates for the Chief of our Scientific Review Branch, in the Division of Extramural Operations, to lead an experienced team of four scientific review officers and two program specialists, responsible for conducting and managing initial peer review for research, career development and training applications.
… seeking candidates for the Chief of our Scientific Review Branch (SRB) in the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO). … Application Deadline: May 22, 2024 or until filled … HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. … The Chief of … supporting cutting edge innovation in all aspects of genomics research. Ideal candidates will serve as …