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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… to the genomics revolution. Kary Mullis, inventor of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Nobel Prize … an informed public. Establishing how best to advance genetic and genomic literacy is a major challenge. No one … human genetics and genomics research community. For more information on ASHG, visit their website . …  NHGRI is …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
An FAQ designed to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and the benefits and limitations of these tests.
… Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Healthcare Professionals  What is … are genetic tests sold directly to consumers to provide information about their genetic information (generally … ability to get insurance? 19  The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 prohibits discrimination …
Talking Glossary
The central dogma of molecular biology is a theory that states that genetic information flows only in one direction, from DNA to RNA to protein.
… Central Dogma … The central dogma of molecular biology is a theory that states that genetic information flows only in one direction, from DNA to RNA to …
Event
NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate genetic Diagnosis - on April 16-17, 2024.
… – Arrival and registration 9:00 AM – Welcome and Overview of Workshop Goals Lisa Chadwick, NHGRI 9:10 AM – Session 1: … - Break 4:10 PM – Session 5: Computational Tools to Enable Genetic Diagnoses Moderator: Chris Wellington, NHGRI 4:10 PM … much work remains to advance our understanding of the genetic cause of Mendelian conditions and to increase the …
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 nations worldwide. … The National Institutes of Health (NIH)  is the premier biomedical-research … clinical practice. Integrate accurate genetic and genomic information, and its related technologies in clinical …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Genetic Epidemiologist in the Division of Genomic Medicine (DGM). The division focuses on understanding how genomics contributes to human health and disease and how this knowledge can translate into improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
… (NHGRI) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Genetic Epidemiologist, Division of Genomic Medicine (DGM). … and facilitating multi-disciplinary research to identify genetic contributions to human health and disease and use …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… 14, 2024, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m MTCC-718 Phenome-wide Studies of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis in the All of Us Research Program Clinical Genetics and Therapeutics …  No. Title P006 Evaluation and Application of a Genetic Risk Score for Uric Acid in Trans-Ancestry All of Us …
Genetic Disorders
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system.
… Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system. … Severe Combined Immunodeficiency … by chemical messengers called cytokines, transmits information that directs lymphocytes to mature, proliferate …
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.
… 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. … … curriculum vitae, cover letter, and names and contact information for three referees to Dr. Daphne W. Bell at …
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.
… 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. … … curriculum vitae, cover letter, and names and contact information for three referees to Dr. Daphne W. Bell at …