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The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities
… in which NHGRI is centrally involved, such as the Genetic Counseling Training Program that is collaboratively … physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with genetic disorders. The program exposes its trainees to … of genetic and metabolic disease on healthy and high-risk pregnancies. The fellowship is structured to allow two …
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, … disease. In accordance with this clinical observation, the genetic mutation appears in nearly all instances to occur in …
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 direct-to-consumer genetic testing?  Direct-to-consumer genetic tests (DTC-GT) … consultation to identify and document potential genetic risk factors, select the most appropriate test, and discuss …
Research Training
A one-year fellowship program that trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism.
… 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 … Program, Training Programs, Physicians, Metabolic Genetic Disorders, Rare Genetic Disorders, Newborn Screening …
Staff
Dr. Bailey-Wilson is a scientist emeritus in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research.
… 1995. Her research program focuses on understanding the genetic factors that increase risk for various complex diseases and their interactions with … YY, Bailey-Wilson JE. Application of the propensity score in a covariate-based linkage analysis of the …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in known as DiGeorge syndrome.
… used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans. … … . "Even experienced clinicians have difficulty diagnosing genetic syndromes in non-European populations." A young boy … Content … Facial recognition software helps diagnose rare genetic disease … NHGRI researchers have successfully used …
Talking Glossary
Environmental factors, as related to genetics, refers to exposures to substances (such as pesticides or industrial waste) where we live or work, behaviors (such as smoking or poor diet) that can increase an individual’s risk of disease or stressful situations (such as racism).
… as smoking or poor diet) that can increase an individual’s risk of disease or stressful situations (such as racism). … … risk of disease or stressful situations (such as racism). Genetic studies often take environmental factors into … as these exposures can increase an individual’s risk of genetic damage or disease. … Environmental factors, as …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) workbook, which helps people use their family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
… have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) workbook, which helps people use their family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and … using the Families SHARE workbook to assess their disease risk . Credit: Harry Wedel, NHGRI.  Through the Families …
Event
On December 7, 2022, NHGRI will host a webinar to discuss key findings from the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… primary areas of work for employed respondents include genetic counseling, research and academia. Women made up the …
News Release
NIH researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be enhanced.
… … National Institutes of Health researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model … NHGRI senior historian. “As cognitive treatments based on genetic models become more feasible in the future, …  … About NHGRI and NIH … Researchers study enhanced genetic animal model of Down syndrome … NIH researchers …