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A new study offers insights into why some people's hair goes gray in response to a serious illness or chronic stress.
… chronic stress. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and the University of Alabama (UAB) have discovered a …
Event
On August 31 - September 1, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will sponsor its 14th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XIV: Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems. Â
… of Medicine's 2015 Workshop, Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Care Systems Pat Deverka  Structure, Goals and Products of NHGRI … Break 2:55 p.m. Session 3: The Role of gLHS in Increasing Health Equity and Access to Genomic Healthcare Moderators: … National Academy of Medicine's Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Care Systems workshop . Persistent barriers and …
Health
Information about genomics competencies, patient care, and related partnership and outreach activities at NHGRI.
… is growing and ever-changing, and it’s crucial for health professionals to have a firm understanding of genomics … For Health Professionals … Health …
For Patients and Families
FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics.
… about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. … Health FAQs … about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. ​​ ​ … Family Health History, Pharmacogenomics, Undiagnosed Disease, …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… discrimination based on their genetic information in both health insurance (Title I) and employment (Title II). Title I amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), and the Internal Revenue Code … provide their genetic information; this means that if an employee chooses to give genetic information to the wellness …
Your Genome
Information about the relationship between genomics and health for patients, families and health professionals.
… Going beyond family health history … of pharmacogenomics, and tools to create your own family health history. … questions about the genome and how it relates to your health. … Your family's health history can help you discover your genetic heritage … Use these interactive tools to build your own family health history. …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement.Â
… The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect … scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's Family … to raise public awareness about the importance of family health history, and encourage all families to learn more about their health histories. The initiative also launched My Family …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day. … Family health history is important to your health . It can help you detect disease risks that are unique … certain diseases. Collecting and acting on your family health history is also important to your loved ones, who …
About NHGRI
Search for names, email addresses, phone numbers and other contact information of NHGRI staff.
… Genomics Researchers, NIH Staff, National Institutes Of Health Employees, NHGRI Employees …