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Policy Issues
Payers such as insurance companies and Medicare need systematic ways of evaluating genetic tests for reimbursement.
… of genetic testing, payers such as insurance companies and Medicare need systematic ways of evaluating genetic tests … to predict, prevent and treat disease. Tests for breast cancer and for hereditary forms of colorectal cancer can … Tests and Services  (HHS Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society) An Evidence Framework for …
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 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 …
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 …
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, …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… pausing admissions to undergo strategic planning and development. NHGRI wants to hear from you on the current … 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.  …
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 …