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My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… Laura Rodriguez … On Thanksgiving Day 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General launched a … that was developed by CDC, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), and other partners. … My Family Health Portrait For more than a decade the My Family Health Portrait tool has …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… November 21, 2017, experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to answer … history.  Chris Marcum, Ph.D., left, Laura Koehly, Ph.D., center, and staff scientist and Jielu Lin, Ph.D., participate … Aguila III, NHGRI. From cooptown03: Are there any options for someone who doesn't know their family history, due to …
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 … (GARD)  was created in 2002 by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Division of Rare Diseases … Research Innovation (DRDRI) at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences) - two agencies at the …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… you detect disease risks that are unique to your family and take steps to prevent them before you become sick. It … should you develop certain diseases. Collecting and acting on your family health history is also important to your loved … eases the process. Developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute and managed by the Office of the U.S. …
Research at NHGRI
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) aims to develop optimal approaches for the integration of genomic discoveries into clinical and community contexts. … Our research focuses on a spectrum of disorders from those that have a major …
Event
NHGRI will hold a workshop in September 2019 focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health.
… Heidi Rehm, Marc Williams 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Goals for the Workshop and Results  Les Biesecker, Anastasia Wise … … Agenda … Workshop Materials … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is in the middle of a new round of … planning effort, NHGRI is planning a workshop focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health (GMH) for September 26-27, …
News Release
The Genetics/Genomics Competency Center now includes a new section on pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … The Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2), a free, online collection of materials for self-directed learning in genetics and genomics, now … G2C2 was created in 2010 by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications that relate to its scientific priorities and research interests
… submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research or research training are investigator-initiated … encourages applicants to contact the specific institute or center (IC) from which they seek funding. If an applicant …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Intramural Research Award recognizes research achievements by trainees in basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research.
… The NHGRI Intramural Research Award distinguishes meritorious research accomplishments for a single, notable research achievement or a larger body … who continue to make valuable contributions in the area of genomics and related fields. Our well-deserving recipients …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health. … $1000 Genome Program …