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Jobs at NHGRI
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute, at NIH.
Jobs at NHGRI
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute, at NIH.
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases.
… diagnosed. About 80 percent of these rare disorders are genetic in origin, and 95 percent of them do not have even … It is difficult to overstate the relief that genomic testing has brought to many of these patients and families, … efforts sometimes shrink the path for establishing the genetic basis for a rare condition from decades (and …
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.
… Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate … iron absorption. … Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate … with high saturation levels may not have the disease. Gene testing can be used to confirm a diagnosis of …
Genetic Disorders
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging.
… Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging. … Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, … go to The Progeria Research Foundation Diagnostic Testing Program . Additional Resources for Progeria …
Summit
This Summit is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) designed to help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics.
… countries address their public health challenges in genetic diseases. This will ultimately help build healthier … medicine worldwide, as it provided new insights into the genetic contributions to disease. Many scientists and … conditions on the world’s most vulnerable populations. … Genetic disorders, both monogenic and polygenic, contribute …
Professional Development Programs
Meeting a JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program graduate will help you learn more about the program and may help when deciding whether to apply.
… Meeting a JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program graduate will help you … help when deciding whether to apply. … Coursework for the Genetic Counseling Training Program (GCTP) is offered on the … deciding whether to apply. … Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing, Clinical Genomics, Genomics In Medicine, Genomic …
News Release
Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… How to solve this dilemma? Evaluating all potential genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code is a powerful solution to confront the … ​ … Family history, Leslie Biesecker M.D., medical testing, genome sequencing and medical care, genomic …
Research Training
A one-year fellowship program that trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism.
… This rotation will introduce the fellow to the state NBS testing and techniques, as well as many nutritional … Mitochondrial diseases, metabolic disorders and cardio-genetic diseases Carlos Ferreira, M.D. Skeletal dysplasias, … Melissa Merideth, M.D., MPH Gynecologic aspects of genetic and metabolic diseases Drew Michael, Ph.D. Molecular …
EDUCATION
The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Loading... … Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms … The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an … … The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an …