The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Short Course in Genomics offers science educators the opportunity to hear lectures and receive teaching resources from leading researchers, clinicians and staff. Topics include complex diseases, sequencing technologies, brain and behavior, bioinformatics, gene editing, the human microbiome, and ethical issues in genomics research.

2019 Short Course

The NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) is offering its annual NHGRI Short Course in Genomics from July 29 - August 1, 2019. This year's course is for middle and high school teachers, community college and Tribal College faculty teaching genetics, biology or related science courses. Class size is limited.

What is the NHGRI Short Course in Genomics?

The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics offers science educators the opportunity to hear lectures and receive teaching resources from leading NHGRI and National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers, clinicians and staff and to discuss ways to incorporate genomics content into their classrooms.

Topics range from complex disorders/diseases, sequencing technologies, brain and behavior, bioinformatics, gene editing, the human microbiome, and ethical issues in genomics research, among others.

When and Where is the course held?

The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics will be held from Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1, 2019, on the National Institutes of Health campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Accepted participants must attend for all four days of the course.

Is there a fee to attend the course?

The course itself is free. NHGRI has funding for air travel, hotel accommodations and per diem for up to four participants only. Selection is based on financial need and distance from course location.

How to Apply

Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/39WYHMS.

Applications are open until March 28, 2019.

Contacts

Christina R. Daulton, M.A.
Christina R. Daulton, M.A.
  • Education Outreach Specialist
  • Education and Community Involvement Branch
Belen Hurle, Ph.D.
Belen Hurle, Ph.D.
  • Educational Outreach Specialist
  • Education and Community Involvement Branch

Nurse, Physician Assistant and Faculty Track

The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics: Nurse, Physician Assistant and Faculty Track offers participants the opportunity to learn best practices from leaders in genomics education and practice for health professionals. The course is targeted to nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and the faculty who educate these health professionals in genomics.

In addition to lectures and panel discussions, the course includes interactive sessions with course participants and presenters. After two days of lectures and hands-on activities, the class separates into two groups: the educator group will review existing curricula for ways to incorporate genomic content; the provider group will learn about successful models in which genetics/genomics have been integrated into practice. Tours of the NIH Clinical Center will also be offered.

The course is not currently offered. However, information about previous courses is available:

Contact

Donna Messersmith Jones, Ph.D.
Donna Messersmith, Ph.D.
  • Provider Education Specialist
  • Education and Community Involvement Branch