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Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… education, community engagement and/or professional development initiatives for diverse K-12, undergraduate, … Branch ASHG’s scientific and digital programming, career development and public engagement teams. A third organization … mentored youth interns, facilitated teacher professional development workshops and evaluated program activities for …
News Release
Researchers build a statistical model using family health history to improve disease risk assessment
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new statistical model that can predict the risk for developing diseases by combining information about family member health and lifestyle factors from family members.
… to treat. T2D is known as a complex disease because its development depends strongly on a person’s genetic …
MINC
Establishing stakeholder partnerships paves the way for developing an action plan for your clinical setting.
… setting goals and how you will measure success: Personal Development  Genetics/Genomics in Practice Assessment  …  Staff Genetic/Genomic Knowledge Needs Assessment  Staff Development  Plans for Genetic/Genomic Integration  …
News Release
Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
News Release
A team from the NIH has surmounted a major obstacle to testing potential drug therapies for a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease.
… are helping to better explain the disease and may lead to development of new drugs for patients with this condition. In …
Educational Resources
Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
… is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. … is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. DNA is made of … is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. …
Talking Glossary
A pathogenic variant is a genomic variant that may increase a person’s risk of developing a condition, disorder or disease.
Policy Issues
Scientific institutions are developing recommendations to support the responsible use of human gene-editing research.
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease.
Research Funding
IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information into clinical care.
… to enhance the use of genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information … IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information … IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information …