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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.
… on an effort to develop a new NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025. This new plan would succeed … associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … Communications and Public Liaison Branch  and Education and Community Involvement Branch . In a related …
News Release
Mothers may be able to reduce guilt over their children's inherited obesity guilt by being more careful in the future about their children's diet.
… discussing weight loss with their overweight patients - for fear of alienating the patients or being ignored - two … studies suggest that doctor-patient talks about the genomic underpinnings of obesity can pay off. … There can be … blame and the extent to which patients feel stigmatized by physicians based on their weight," the researchers reported. …
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.
… the generation of full-length complementary DNAs (cDNAs) for more than 70 percent of known human and mouse genes. … … mouse and rat April 2003 Functional Analysis Develop genomic-scale technologies High-throughput oligonucleotide … knockouts (yeast) Scale-up of two-hybrid system for protein-protein interaction 1994 1996 1999 2002  … cDNA: …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… COVID-19, has upended our lives in many ways. The need for social distancing has led most of us to hunker down in … 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, … gathered input and feedback from the research, healthcare, education, policy, and diverse public communities; these …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… provides training and career development in public policy, education and engagement, science communications and scientific administration. Opportunities are available for individuals at the postbaccalaureate and graduate levels. … clinical applications at a national level. The Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship  is for individuals …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… … October was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of … (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of … enterprise during the pandemic. …  Members of NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch recently published …
Staff
Nancy Sey was an Education Outreach Specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI from 2024 to 2025.
… Nancy Sey was an Education Outreach Specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) at NHGRI … researchers and educators to expand training opportunities for learners. She later joined NHGRI's Intramural Training …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… are leading to a new understanding of cancer and new ways for diagnosing and treating many types of cancer. Cancer  is … therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other … Information Summaries City of Hope -  Cancer Genomics Education Program The Jackson Laboratory -  Genetic Testing …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… Predictive testing is for those who have a family member with a genetic disorder. … risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These tests are done before any symptoms present … it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a …
Research Funding
A list of the current courses that are funded by the NHGRI Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics.
… practice. Vanderbilt University Epigenomics Workshop for Graduate Students A workshop hosted by the Van Andel … across several fields. Van Andel Research Institute Genomic Competencies for Nurses from Theory to Application: … of data. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Clinical Research Education in Genome Science (CREiGS) An educational program …