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In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… from the UDN turned to Reddit - a social news website and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit … (UDN) have joined forces to solve the most challenging medical mysteries. Supported by the NIH Common Fund , UDN … all of the above and more! First we gather all the medical records for review, invite the patient to the NIH for a …
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LabGenius, a space-age ballpoint pen embedded with a tiny camera, can record the researcher's every stroke and scribble in the laboratory.
… Ph.D., joined a research team as a doctoral student in genomics, he expected to see advanced technology in the … like the ones Albert Einstein used nearly 100 years ago. And researchers' use of paper notebooks was ubiquitous, even … at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and NIH director. …
Research Training
A one-year fellowship program that trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism.
… The Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Program is a one-year … trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism. … Like the Medical Genetics Residency Program, this program is … not be seen in a more typical biochemical genetics program and it is one of the few programs that emphasizes clinical …
Research at NHGRI
The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
… Evaluation of food choice and craving in experimental medicine studies PI: Lorenzo … Leggio, M.D., Ph.D. Clinical Psychoneuroendocrinology and Neuropsychopharmacology Section, NIDA/NIAAA … of genetic conditions PI: Benjamin Solomon, M.D. Medical Genomics Section, NHGRI …
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Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… the patient to collect information about family history and symptoms, House and his team gather to generate a list of all possible causes and, through blood work and x-rays, weed out the wrong … of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch. But even with …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the … be possible without sequencing the genomes of many people and comparing their responses to medicines. One of the most … as well as other medications  like statins for cholesterol and certain chemotherapy medicines. As a result, there are at …
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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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Dr. Rene Sterling is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… in NHGRI. She oversees a portfolio of research, training, and career development grants related to the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of advances in genomic … multi-site research projects addressing the integration of genomics into medicine. Over the last 20 years, Dr. Sterling …
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, … portfolio and program management at the forefront of genomics. The keystone of this program is sage mentorship … position: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of …
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A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine … by a factor of 10. Researchers will compare whether medical intervention provided to those tested for the APOL1 … solutions to incorporating genomic information into electronic health records. With the beginning of these …