Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals provides reliable, up-to-date genetics and genomics information related to patient management, curricular resources, new research, and ethical, legal and social issues. Explore everything available for healthcare providers: Start Here
Also, Genomic Healthcare Branch Chief Greg Feero, M.D., Ph.D, has authored articles on genetics and genomics for healthcare professionals. The articles cover direct-to-consumer marketing of genetic tests, gene therapy, personalized medicine and much more. Read the articles
Investigate NHGRI's Education Kit
Teachers, students, everyone can learn more about genetics, genomics, molecular biology and The Human Genome Project with NHGRI's Education Kit: Understanding the Human Genome Project. This collection of multimedia, educational modules includes a genetic timeline, the video Our Molecular Selves, how to sequence a genome and more.
Alan Guttmacher, M.D., Becomes NHGRI Acting Director
Alan Edward Guttmacher, M.D., a nationally recognized pediatrician and medical geneticist who has played major leadership roles at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) for nearly a decade, became Acting Director of NHGRI on Aug. 2, 2008. He replaces Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., who stepped down after 15 years at the helm of NHGRI to pursue other professional opportunities.
Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals provides reliable, up-to-date genetics and genomics information related to patient management, curricular resources, new research, and ethical, legal and social issues. Explore everything available for healthcare providers: Start Here
Also, Genomic Healthcare Branch Chief Greg Feero, M.D., Ph.D, has authored articles on genetics and genomics for healthcare professionals. The articles cover direct-to-consumer marketing of genetic tests, gene therapy, personalized medicine and much more. Read the articles
Investigate NHGRI's Education Kit
Teachers, students, everyone can learn more about genetics, genomics, molecular biology and The Human Genome Project with NHGRI's Education Kit: Understanding the Human Genome Project. This collection of multimedia, educational modules includes a genetic timeline, the video Our Molecular Selves, how to sequence a genome and more.
Alan Guttmacher, M.D., Becomes NHGRI Acting Director
Alan Edward Guttmacher, M.D., a nationally recognized pediatrician and medical geneticist who has played major leadership roles at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) for nearly a decade, became Acting Director of NHGRI on Aug. 2, 2008. He replaces Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., who stepped down after 15 years at the helm of NHGRI to pursue other professional opportunities.
The National Human Genome Research Institute led the Human Genome Project for the National Institutes of Health, which culminated in the completion of the full human genome sequence in April 2003. Now, NHGRI moves forward into the genomic era with research aimed at improving human health and fighting disease.