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NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… Researchers at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome. … to the perspective. "We hope that research on the human microbiome will help reduce and even eliminate certain …
Health
Healthcare professionals determine whether individuals, other family members, or future generations may be at increased risk of developing particular conditions.
… Family health history is a record of the diseases and health conditions in your family. Knowing the health history of your family … The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers, and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in …
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NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… NHGRI's 2020 Strategic Vision describes opportunities in human genomics for improving human health. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, …
Event
On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint workshop - Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health.
… On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint … Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health … On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice …
Talking Glossary
La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para detectar y localizar una secuencia de ADN específica en un cromosoma.
… Hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para …
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Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green talking about the importance of knowing your family health history.
… Communication and Public Liaison Branch … In November 2004, the Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign entitled the Family Health History Initiative. Every year since then, the Surgeon … A Message from the Director This year, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) along with Surgeon …
Fact Sheet
Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your overall health and quality of life.
… As a person living with sickle cell disease, you and your support systems make choices about your physical health, while thinking about the impact on your mental health and psychological well-being. These are some questions and … expect from gene therapy. Your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and attitudes can have a strong impact on your physical …
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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… investigators. The three-year grants are part of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program, funded by the … will support a research project to understand cultural and language concepts of genomics in Nigeria. The goal is to … in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH. "We …
Staff
Dr. Jennifer Troyer is the director of NHGRI's Division of Extramural Operations.
… the institute’s extramural research grants, operations and policies. NHGRI's ERP reviews and manages external … support the institute’s mission to use genomics to advance human health. Dr. Troyer joined the NHGRI Extramural Research … She also served as coordinator for the Common Fund Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as part of …
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Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… On November 21, 2017, experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to … from the Reddit community about their work on family health history as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … treatment. On November 21, 2017, experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to …