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NHGRI commemorates the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who passed away in March 2018, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in her honor.
… to create protections against genetic discrimination with health insurance and employment. These protections allow … results will be used to affect their job or access to health insurance. She was also responsible for passing a 2003 … in the House of Representatives that created National DNA Day, which celebrates the completion of the Human Genome …
Educational Resources
A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease though several generations.
… A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or … Genotype, Inherited, Phenotype, Proband, Family History, Genetic Counseling … of a trait or health condition through generations of a family. The pedigree particularly shows the relationships …
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 …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases.
… 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, … we strongly recommend that you seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions regarding your …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement.
… The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect … scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities …
News Release
In August 2022, NHGRI History of Genomics Program celebrates 10 years of chronicling how the field of genomics began and evolved, with a particular emphasis on the role of NHGRI.
… The storied life of the NHGRI History of Genomics Program … “Yes and yes!” With that exchange, the seeds of the NHGRI History of Genomics Program were planted. This month, the NHGRI History of Genomics Program celebrates 10 years of … Capturing the history of the Human Genome Project and beyond …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 15th anniversary of National DNA Day and the '15 for 15' Celebration.
… community will celebrate a yearly highlight - National DNA Day. On this day, students, teachers, and the public are engaged and … Director Dr. Francis Collins, who will be discussing the history of the Human Genome Project and precision medicine. … polymorphism (or SNP) associations related to human health and disease. It is maintained through a partnership …
Research Training
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Intramural Health Disparities Postdoctoral Fellowship provides recent … and genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research … insurance is provided for fellows and their immediate family members. Benefits and Opportunities Fellows will …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recaps activities from National DNA Day 2019.
… workshop in September focused on genomics in medicine and health. In advance of that meeting, we are soliciting ideas … now helps to protect Americans from discrimination in health insurance and employment based on genetic information. … Origins at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, NHGRI Program Director Erin Ramos, Ph.D. spoke about …
News Release
NHGRI has created a new publicly available digital archive and search aid for accessing documents related to the Human Genome Project and the history of genomics.
… he recruited Dr. Donohue and established the NHGRI History of Genomics Program. This ignited the process of … Map (HapMap) Project, 1000 Genomes, Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa), and the Electronic Medical … files and records may someday be required to document the history of the project.” "It’s great that the public is …