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The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities
… pandemic, I would — as I have in previous issues of The Genomics Landscape — like to offer some “remote learning” … Later today at 2 p.m. ET, Vence Bonham (Senior Advisor for Genomics and Health Disparities) and I will answer questions about enhancing the diversity of the genomics workforce on Twitter as part of #AskDrGenome . If …
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 … 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.
… Genomics is becoming an increasingly important part of … care, but healthcare providers may not be aware of the genomics education resources available. The National Human Genome … 2022 Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Week … from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education. …
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 … Human Genome Research Institute. She provides support for genomics education projects for health professionals, … including maintenance and development of the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2). In addition, Dr. …
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 broad range of the public in understanding genomics and accompanying ethical, legal, and social issues. … those to inform the public of the latest advances in genomics, as well as to support the dissemination of …
Educational Resources
NHGRI educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities.
… aims to educate students, teachers, and the public about genomics through participation in outreach events and … Institute educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities. … Genomics Education, Genomics Literacy, Genomics 101, Genetics …
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 … with other organizations and individuals. These education materials reflect the priorities and perspectives …
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.
… Tuck to 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 … Involvement Branch (ECIB), within the NHGRI Division of Genomics and Society, develops programs aimed at …
For Health Professionals
Essential genomics competencies, practice guidelines, and curricular resources for a variety of health professions.
… providers (HCPs) will increasingly use knowledge about genomics to meet the needs of their patients. This page … NHGRI Image Gallery : Provides imagery related to the genomics research, people and programs of the institute. … counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians. Global Genetics and Genomics Community (G3C) …
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.
… The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) provides a venue for individuals to … Many curricula for nursing education in the U.S. are based on The Essentials: Core … update to the Essentials book highlights the importance of genomics in nursing: Nurses must apply foundational knowledge …