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Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… The investigators in the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) develop and evaluate cutting edge … broad spectrum of disorders, with a range of heritability from common diseases associated with common genetic variants to rare diseases associated with rare …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… - 2021 The Human Genome Sequence Expedition: Views from the “Base Camp” Commentary in Genome Research - 2021 … - 2021 The Human Genome Sequence Expedition: Views from the “Base Camp” Commentary in Genome Research - 2021 … - 2021 The Human Genome Sequence Expedition: Views from the “Base Camp” Commentary in Genome Research - 2021 …
For Patients and Families
A list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Many human diseases have a genetic component. Some of these conditions are under … This list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases is provided for … A genetic disorder is a disease caused in whole or in part by a change in the DNA sequence away from the normal sequence. Genetic disorders can be caused by …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases.
… Finding accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases among the millions of online … As Internet users quickly discover, an enormous amount of health information is available online. The material provided … the Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… August 21, 2024 Update: The NIH-funded Genetic Counseling Training Program is temporarily pausing … strategic planning and development. NHGRI wants to hear from you on the current needs and challenges associated with … Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health, Behavior and …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… this research to benefit everyone more equally and improve health equity, it is important that the diversity of the … (NHGRI) wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research, and have the … and genomics research. NHGRI is committed to improving health disparities through new and ongoing efforts across the …
Educational Resources
Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events.
… Genetic Drift … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events. … Genetic Drift, Evolution, Population Genetics, Genes … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution characterized by …
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 …
Health
Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history.
… Genetic diseases impact not only patients but their whole families. These resources will help you understand genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history. … Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family …
Your Genome
Information about the relationship between genomics and health for patients, families and health professionals.
… Going beyond family health history … Genetic conditions can be difficult to understand and raise … resources will help you find detailed information about genetic disorders, the new science of pharmacogenomics, and tools to create your own family health history. …