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Collaboration between NHGRI and the Smithsonian will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics.
Research at NHGRI
The Division of Intramural Research conducts scientific studies in NHGRI's labs on and around the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.
… are artificial in many ways, since there are significant interactions among investigators and trainees in different … Investigators , individuals with significant scientific interactions with NHGRI but whose primary appointment resides … of DNA microarray technologies for large-scale analyses of gene expression; creation of innovative computational tools …
Outreach
A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… presentation on the “dance” between the genome and the environment. Strawberry DNA Extraction This video includes … of a number of key genetics terms, including "What is a gene?", "What is DNA?" and "What is Heredity?" These clear, … fields of study, with videos including "What Exactly Is a Gene?", "What is DNA and How Does It Work?" and "How Does New …
News Release
Virtual reality is a rapidly expanding area of tech and gaming and important in medicine and health.
… were Susan Persky, Ph.D., head of the Immersive Virtual Environment Testing Area (IVETA), and associate investigator … you can check out the full AMA here !) Immersive Virtual Environment Testing Area (IVETA) Head Susan Persky, Ph.D., … tools that can enhance the remote interactions. Doctors can today collaborate doing surgery …
News Release
Researchers identified 13 gene regions that influence cholesterol levels, some of which affected people differently if they are smokers or former smokers.
… researchers and their collaborators identified 13 new gene regions that influence cholesterol levels, some of which … smoking affected the relationship between an individual's gene variants and their lipids. Lipids consist of low-density … need for participant diversity, detecting gene-lifestyle interactions requires massive amounts of data. Researchers …
Fact Sheet
Informed consent is more than a form; it’s a process. What does it involve?
… is a process — often more than a one-time endeavor. It is interactions between a research team and a potential research … participant or their legal representative. During these interactions, members of the research team provide potential …
Event
NHGRI will hold a workshop in September 2019 focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health.
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.
Culture
Work with a talented team, including world-class scientists at NHGRI. Share genomics and its discoveries with the community and the world.