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About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. … …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) provides a venue for individuals to … on a continuum of health and illness that is influenced by genomics and the environment.  Obtain a family history to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 6, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about NHGRI's completion of the third phase of the ENCODE Project and how it reveals the most extensive catalog to date of candidate functional elements that may regulate the genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… more committed than ever to facilitating the use of genomics for addressing all threats to human health – … about an important upcoming historical milestone for genomics: the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human … 2020. To amplify that drumbeat, the NHGRI History of Genomics Program continues to showcase oral history …
ISCC-PEG
A list of organizations and federal agency partners that have members in the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG).
… the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG). … 23andMe Accreditation Council for … of Pharmacy (AACP) American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) …
About Genomics
The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking to sequence and map all the genes of our species.
… to sequence and map all the genes of our species. … About Genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… fourth annual International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics at NIH last month. The month-long summit is designed … infrastructure, systems, and technologies in genetics and genomics. The summit, which aims to help the international … Each year, NHGRI’s Division of Policy, Communications, and Education partners with the American Society of Human …
Outreach
A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… on DNA Day ( Tuesday, April 25, 2024 ). Genetics and Genomics Lesson Plans by NSTA and NHGRI Genome: Unlocking … guide your students as they explore various genetics and genomics concepts. Units will culminate in community-focused … pgEd This lesson plan database from the Personal Genetics Education Project (pgEd) includes interactive lessons for …
Educational Resources
NHGRI participates in the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference to help increase genomic literacy.
… exists within racial groups and not between them. Genomics is helping us understand the complex and intertwined … Panelists:  Vence Bonham, Sara Hull, Christina Daulton … Genomics has become such commonplace that we don’t realize … DTC ancestry sleuthing, and COVID-19 tracking: all ways genomics have become common place. So, if genomics is so …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes the inaugural class of the ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program.
… I received an informative update about all-things human genomics going on Down Under. The week included visiting … three cities, giving three talks, touring multiple genomics research institutions, and meeting with many … are available on ASHG’s website and elsewhere. NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch is hosting its …