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News Release
NIH will support research that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records.
… attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy and obesity. Using DNA sequencing information compiled from …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… anxiety disorders, and depression. Early-onset overweight (obesity) and high blood cholesterol levels. Excessive food …
Staff
Abdel Elkahloun is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Office of Scientific Core Facilities.
Research at NHGRI
A list of publications led by or in collaboration with the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… markers for waist-hip ratio in African populations. Obesity (Silver Spring) . 2024. [ PubMed ]  Okekunle AP, … Doumatey AP , Rotimi CN . Genome-wide analyses of multiple obesity-related cytokines and hormones informs biology of … M, Owolabi MO. Regional Patterns and Association Between Obesity and Hypertension in Africa: Evidence From the …
News Release
NHGRI researchers will present four platform talks and 55 posters to highlight the institute's diverse portfolio at the 65th annual meeting of ASHG.
… Americans related to metabolic syndrome and abdominal obesity. (Health Services Research) 2437W. Christopher J. …
Staff
Dr. Oleg Shchelochkov is Director of NHGRI Clinical and Laboratory Residencies and Fellowships, and an Associate Investigator in the Office of the Clinical Director.
… A. Hyperammonemic syndrome after roux-en-y gastric bypass. Obesity (Silver Spring) 23(4):746-9, 2015. PMID: 25754921 …
Staff
Dr. Amy Bentley is a Staff Scientist with the NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… for more complex diseases (e.g., coronary artery disease, obesity, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease). By including …
The Informed Consent Resource
Examples consent forms used by genomics research projects.
…   NA Exome or Genome Sequencing Consent Genetics of Obesity, Diabetes, and Heart Disease in African Diaspora …
NEWS RELEASE
Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems.
… the world and is closely linked to the rising epidemic of obesity. Ten percent of the US adult population has T2D, and …