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Dr. Belen Hurle is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research, an educational outreach specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch and a training program coordinator in the Intramural Training Office.
… target populations and public health issues in need of education programs and develops partnerships between the … as a staff scientist (2008-2010), and as a science education fellow (2005 to 2007). Presently, she also serves as program coordinator for the NHGRI Intramural Training Office, offering career …
Educational Resources
Teaching tools to present the foundations of genomics to students and help them understand the impact of genomics in their lives.
… Genomics Education, Genomics Literacy, Genomics 101, Genetics 101, …
News Release
A simple blood draw is replacing a giant needle to the belly for testing their fetuses for a range of genetic disorders.
… simple blood draw is replacing a giant needle to the belly for testing their fetuses for a range of genetic disorders. This non-invasive blood test, combined with advances in genomic medicine, has many predicting that prenatal whole … Bioethics. "Our goal was to see how prepared OB/GYNs are for the adoption of prenatal whole genome sequencing and how …
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Dr. Shchelochkov will oversee the research training, fellowship and residency programs at the institute.
… Dr. Shchelochkov was routinely recognized with accolades for his outstanding contributions as a teacher and mentor. “I … both the depth and breadth of Oleg’s vision for genomics education. As our field expands, it is critical for our … M.D., M.D./Ph.D. and D.O. include: Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine Residency Program  Maternal Fetal Medicine …
Staff
Beth Tuck is the chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI.
… Beth Tuck (she/her) is the chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI. … finance, and she served as a key liaison and spokesperson for Genspace. She managed Genspace through the COVID-19 … specialist. In this role, she worked on enhancing K-16 genomic literacy, education and community engagement. Her …
News Release
Most pregnant women want recommendations from their doctors when deciding which information to receive from prenatal whole genome sequencing.
… few years, it will significantly increase the amount of genomic information parents can learn about their fetus. But … them prepare emotionally, psychologically and financially for post-birth challenges. Women with higher genomic literacy … finding is less clear-cut when factoring in income and education, researchers said. "One size does not fit all," …
Office of Genomic Data Science
NHGRI is committed to increasing the availability of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS).
… data science (CGDS). Through recent funding announcements for an Educational Hub and its Partner Sites, we aim to … cloud workspaces, tools, and services available on NHGRI's Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics … the Hub intends to address barriers to effective CGDS education. On an aligned track with the Hub, the Sites …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have released new educational materials to help the sickle cell disease community learn about gene therapies for the disease.
… networks navigate emerging developments in gene therapies for sickle cell disease. … sickle cell disease community learn about gene therapies for the disease are now available from researchers at the … of the National Institutes of Health. The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, led …
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In 1982, John Carey, M.D., and his colleagues named the rare disease, Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome. Now, researchers have identified the genomic mutations.
… For many years, Tonya and Cody Hanson's parents didn't know … to be suctioned from each child's lungs every 15 minutes for the first three years of their lives. … Thirty-five years later, researchers have identified the genomic mutations responsible for CFZS (<a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… As is likely the case for many of your organizations, NHGRI and NIH are starting to … be a complex and lengthy process! As has been the case for the past few months, NHGRI staff will continue pursuing … combating all forms of harassment is a priority for NIH. I would like to call to your attention to a recently …