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Join Emily Graslie as she shares her personal journey from studio artist to science communicator, and shares ways for making science of every kind relatable to broad audiences.
… journey from studio artist to science communicator, and shares ways for making science of every kind relatable to … audiences. … Hybrid: Zoom Webinar (Registration Required) and Lipsett Amphitheater … MD … 10 Center Dr. … The Power of … journey from studio artist to science communicator, and shares ways for making science of every kind relatable to …
News Release
The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… can be established. … A Pathway to Science Policy and Education Careers One way to ensure that genomic … or education. Their training programs - the Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship and the Genetics and Education … was in NHGRI's Education and Community Involvement Branch. I've been working on a project that involves building …
Educational Resources
NHGRI educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities.
… Institute (NHGRI) aims to educate students, teachers, and the public about genomics through participation in outreach events and hands-on activities. … ​Community Outreach … The National …
News Release
20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… 2014 highlights research on the use of DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records (EMRs) to better understand … of genetic variants with a number of conditions and disorders, such as obesity and asthma. … The papers, which appear in the journal …
Staff
Beth Tuck is the chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI.
… M.A. … Beth Tuck (she/her) is the chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI. Previously she was … strategy, fundraising and finance, and she served as a key liaison and spokesperson for Genspace. She managed Genspace … professional development and training scientists in public engagement skills. Her graduate research at Washington …
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.
… month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)  general meeting. The first such AGBT … on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will … also work closely with the Institute’s well-established Communications and Public Liaison Branch  and Education and …
Media Availability
National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. … NHGRI, … day, NHGRI is hosting events in the week leading up to and on National DNA Day. Events include a reddit "Ask Me … Chat , which will give students, teachers and the general public an opportunity to ask questions about genetics and …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a M.S in Genetic Counseling from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
… Genetic Counseling from the Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. … This two and one-half year Accreditation Council for Genetic …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… to the Code, a patent may only be granted on "any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof." Laws of nature, natural … in 2003 all of the human gene sequences were in the public domain and, therefore, prior art. Finally, many argued …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… … Rapid advances in human genetics/genomics research and genomic medicine are increasingly relevant to everyday … been paralleled by innovations in science education and public engagement. ASHG and NHGRI co-sponsor the Genetics … working: NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch ASHG’s scientific and digital programming, career …