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The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights a strategic planning effort to establish a 2020 vision for genomics.
… examples of these areas include: genomic technology development; genomic variation and its functional … care; research and clinical training in genomics; policy development and implementation to enhance data sharing; and … funded by NHGRI. This resource was debuted at a policy development workshop held last September and hosted by the …
News
NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… broadly applicable areas, such as genomic technology development; using genomic information in patient care; and …
Staff
Dr. Paul Meltzer is an adjunct investigator in NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch.
… melanoma profiling, breast cancer profiling, technology development … melanoma profiling, breast cancer profiling, technology development …
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 …
Educational Resources
Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death.
… Programmed Cell Death, Development, DNA Repair, Cancer, Tumor, Cell Division … process of programmed cell death. It is used during early development to eliminate unwanted cells; for example, those … can lead to uncontrolled cell division and the subsequent development of a tumor. …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research.
… of the Division of Genomics and Society conducts policy development and analysis that enables the National Human … NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics … NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics …
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 …