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A new educational resource funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is now available to improve genomic literacy among physicians.
… Kiara Palmer … A new educational resource funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is now available to improve genomic literacy among physicians. The Universal Genomics Instructor Handbook and Toolkit …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
This FAQ was designed to answer questions regarding how nurses integrate genomics into their education and practice.
… Experts participating in the ISCC-PEG Nursing Genomics Project Group created a video containing all the detailed commentaries to expand upon questions raised in … Institutes of Health-American College of Medical Genetics Genomic Medicine Program Management Fellow Washington, DC …
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The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… Public Liaison Branch … From prenatal genetic screening to the genetic testing of women with family histories of breast … a fixture in our lives. Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, a three-day conference on the vast number … spring from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research, will be held on June 5 - 7, 2017 by The …
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Clinical applications of genomics in neurology and psychiatry will be the focus of the 2014 lecture series Genomics in Medicine at Suburban Hospital.
… of genomics in neurology and psychiatry will be the focus of an upcoming lecture series sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in … Series in response to the institute's 2011 vision for genomic research. It addresses two aspects of the vision: …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the … Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic research, training and programs related to the human …
Outreach
15 examples of how genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways.
… our world in myriad ways. Here are 15 examples. … The following people made significant contributions to reviewing and selecting the curated resources, reviewing the content, and/orsharing … Sequence, Genomics Impact On Society, Cancer Genomics, Genomic Testing, Enhanced Forensics, Genome Editing, Prenatal …
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A two-day international gathering on genomic medicine from more than 25 countries recommended ways to improve the use of genomics in medicine.
… Steven Benowitz … What quickly became clear at the Global Leaders in Genomic Medicine meeting, held January 8-9 at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., was …
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Top genome scientists from over 20 countries have joined forces in an effort to improve cooperation and coordination of genomic medicine research worldwide.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Translational genomic medicine research - the effort to turn genomic discoveries into tools and … going global. … Global Leaders in Genomic Medicine On the heels of an international symposium last year called …
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).
… both play roles in health and disease. Genetics refers to the study of genes and the way that certain traits or conditions are passed down … (such as falls, motor vehicle accidents or poisoning), genomic factors play a role in nine of the ten leading causes …
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… (abbreviated GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a risk for a disease or a particular trait. The method involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that …