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A family history is a record of medical information about an individual and their biological family.
… Family History … A family history is a record of medical information about an … Family Health History, Genetic Disorders, Ancestry, Healthcare, Genealogy … A family history, as related to medicine, is a record of the diseases … family members, both living and deceased. A family history can help determine whether someone has an increased …
History of Genomics Program
The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is a digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a unique and detailed look into how the field has developed in the decades following.
… The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is composed of the papers and materials of former leadership staff of NHGRI, previously known as the National Center for Human … collections include a wealth of materials from the early history of the Human Genome Project provides a unique and …
Health
The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers, and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in depth, and discuss issues and potential solutions related to the collection of family health history information.
… The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers and thought … and discuss issues and potential solutions related to the collection of family health history information. Multi-disciplinary, volunteer members … in the preparation of the manuscript “ Family Health History: Achievable Strategies to Reduce Implementation Gaps …
Historical Collections
The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits using archival materials from our own special collections to tell interesting and important stories from the Human Genome Project and the larger history of genomics.
… The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual … stories from the Human Genome Project and the larger history of genomics. … The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual … The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… that this special day is also National Family Health History Day. … Family health history is important to your health . It can help you detect … diseases. Collecting and acting on your family health history is also important to your loved ones, who could … office or a cancer risk clinic. Watch a video from NHGRI Director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., that talks about the …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative. The campaign quickly became a yearly … public awareness about the importance of family health history, and encourage all families to learn more about their … by CDC, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), and other partners. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 1, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., focuses on the NHGRI History of Genomics Program's preservation of historical assets related to the field of genomics as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
… exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. As described in the December 2021 issue of The … GenomeTV starting at 11:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research. The first hour of the open … will also be livestreamed on my Twitter account at @NHGRI_Director . In other NIH news, President Biden has …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to answer questions from the Reddit community about their work on family health history as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to answer questions from the Reddit …
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
… PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. The … that are some of the greatest achievements in the history of science. … As a partner, NHGRI will help PBS stations across the country connect with …
News Release
In August 2022, NHGRI History of Genomics Program celebrates 10 years of chronicling how the field of genomics began and evolved, with a particular emphasis on the role of NHGRI.
… The storied life of the NHGRI History of Genomics Program … 2008, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) was experiencing a seismic change. After 15 years as … cataloging important photographs and videos, to conducting oral histories of genomics leaders. When Green became the …