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Media Availability
National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… Availability The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will celebrate its fourteenth annual National DNA Day … the general public an opportunity to ask questions about genetics and genomics. NHGRI also will host a talk about … American Society of Human Genetics 301-634-7346 press@ashg.org Marnie Gelbart, Ph.D. Personal Genetics Education …
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 … in 2002 by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR) - two …
For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… been fully appreciated in their lifetimes, such as Darwin and Mendel. As the student puts the events in order, he or … activity may be most effectively done at the end of a genetics unit as a review or reinforcement lesson. It likely … Our Molecular Selves" multimedia education kit  on the NHGRI Web site. Ask students to verify their arrangements by …
Research Training
An opportunity for medical school graduates to complete a combined, five-year residency program in pediatrics and medical genetics.
… The Combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics Residency Program is a remarkable … five-year residency program in pediatrics and medical genetics. … The Combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics …
Staff
Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst in the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst for the Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Her responsibilities in PPAB include policy analysis, …
Fact Sheets
Genetic mapping offers evidence that a disease transmitted from parent to child is linked to one or more genes and clues about where a gene lies on a chromosome.
… from parent to child is linked to one or more genes and provides clues about which chromosome contains the gene and precisely where the gene lies on that chromosome. … Among … of the entire human genome, has greatly advanced genetics research. The improved quality of genetic data has …
For Patients and Families
​Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.​ ​
… is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through … their health, the U.S. Surgeon General started a national public health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's … How do I find a genetic professional? … Can knowing about genetics help treat disease? … How is genetic information …
Talking Glossary
Understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research
… distant ancestors lived. … Understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research … Talking Glossary …
Fact Sheets
Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… Genetics and genomics both play roles in health and disease. Genetics refers to the study of genes and the way that …
Policies and Guidance
NHGRI links to external websites to supplement the information found on our website.
… … Our website has links to many other federal agencies, and in a few cases we link to private organizations. You are subject to external site's privacy policy when you leave our site. We proudly comply with 508 … Government, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) or the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NHGRI is …