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Using a virtual reality buffet, researchers studied the hundreds of small decisions mothers make while selecting food for their children.
… (VR) buffet, researchers studied the hundreds of small decisions mothers make while selecting food for their … 'choice inertia,' or selecting the same type of food over and over again. This translated into smaller portion sizes," … pointer. They discovered that the mothers made many "micro-decisions" while selecting foods for their children. Using …
Staff
Dr. Robb Rowley is an Internal Medicine Physician and a program director for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network.
… Dr. Robb Rowley is an Internal Medicine Physician and is the Program Director for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network. The national Network combines … Dr. Robb Rowley is an Internal Medicine Physician and a program director for the National Human Genome Research …
Event
Workshop highlighting accomplishments of eMERGE network and and identifying gaps, challenges and future opportunities in genomic medicine research.
… (NHGRI) hosted a program review workshop entitled eMERGE and Beyond: The Future of EHR and Genomics on October 30th, 2017.  The Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) network conducts … eMERGE & Beyond: The Future of Electronic Medical Records and Genomics …
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Baylor College of Medicine. Houston and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee will be providing DNA sequencing for the Undiagnosed Diseases Network.
… announced today that Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee will be providing … The UDN also includes seven clinical sites at academic medical centers and at the NIH, as well as a coordinating center operated by …
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A new genome-based technology for demystifying undiagnosed illnesses - even rare childhood diseases - is moving into general medical practice.
… - is moving from research laboratories into general medical practice. Now, two leading scientists have sketched … M.D., of the National Human Genome Research Institute and Robert C. Green, M.D., M.P.H., of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, note in the June 19, 2014, issue of …
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Artificial intelligence tools help scientists decode genomic disorders and communicate genomic risks
NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… unravel the many mysteries of genomics, they require more and more sophisticated technologies to diagnose, monitor and treat genetic conditions. Artificial intelligence tools , … artificial intelligence, has the unique ability to learn and improve itself. These clever methods have already been …
Research Training
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
… Postdoctoral Fellowship provides recent doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genetic and genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health … research related to health disparate populations and the medically underserved, but also strives to train a …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… DNA sample from you, sequencing most or all of your genes, and comparing that to what we know about your personal and family health histories. We look at genes related to a … of conditions, including heart disease, breast cancer, and hearing loss. … in the project. So far, we have over 900 participants, and we still need more volunteers for the study. Each member …
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NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… NHGRI researchers work with patients, families and the scientific community to improve the informed consent … As public interest and expanded research in human genome editing grows, many … for sickle cell, are among the most widely publicized medical advances in recent years. The results were published …
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers, and other organizations.
… to learn about grants management, collaboration and leadership. An immersive experience in various settings, … it allows for a deep dive into project, portfolio and program management at the forefront of genomics. The … position: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of …