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The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities
… Collins, M.D., Ph.D, announced expansive new efforts for all of NIH to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in … called UNITE . I encourage you to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) inviting feedback on the approaches NIH … Later today at 2 p.m. ET, Vence Bonham (Senior Advisor for Genomics and Health Disparities) and I will answer …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… Rapid advances in human genetics/genomics research and genomic medicine are increasingly relevant to everyday life. … advances have been paralleled by innovations in science education and public engagement. ASHG and NHGRI co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… but healthcare providers may not be aware of the genomics education resources available. The National Human Genome … 6-10, 2022, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education. This initiative will include panel discussions, … 2022 Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Week …
Staff
Dr. Donna Messersmith is a provider education specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Donna Messersmith, Ph.D., is a provider education specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch of the Division of … Human Genome Research Institute. She provides support for genomics education projects for health professionals, … Dr. Donna Messersmith is a provider education specialist in the Education and Community …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for education and community involvement programs to increase understanding of genomics and its ethical, legal, and social issues.
… The Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) develops education and community involvement programs to engage a … ECIB's education programs include those to inform the public of the … Education and Community Involvement Branch … NHGRI branch responsible for education and community involvement programs to increase …
Educational Resources
NHGRI educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities.
… Genomics Education, Genomics Literacy, Genomics 101, Genetics 101, …
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project developed patient-focused educational materials for the sickle cell community.
… to treat sickle cell disease. More than 50 scientists, physicians, patients and other experts worked together to develop content for the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, which … This project created patient-focused education materials for the sickle cell community. It is …
News Release
NHGRI appoints Elizabeth Tuck as the director of its NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch to oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education.
… oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education. … Elizabeth Tuck, M.A., has been appointed director of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National … such as the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic advances. Tuck’s appointment as ECIB director marks …
For Health Professionals
Essential genomics competencies, practice guidelines, and curricular resources for a variety of health professions.
… Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms : Features nearly 250 terms … research, people and programs of the institute. Genomics Education Resource Center (GenomeEd) : An online repository … of genomics educational materials, peer-reviewed by and for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician …
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.
… Kronk, Ph.D., MSN, CRNP, ANEF, FAAN, CNE Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Duquesne University School of Nursing … The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) provides a … by applying individualized information, which includes genomic health information (Essential 2.2i).  Nurses must be …