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About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… healthcare provider about how to best treat your condition and avoid side effects. … your family. It includes tests for the biological father and mother to see what genetic variants they carry. The tests can help parents and healthcare providers make decisions before, during, and …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… Group (GMWG) compiles a list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To … for specific publications by title, author, category and/or by date range. For an explanation about the selection criteria and categories, see the list of categories and their …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University … with the Human Genome Project successfully completed and genomics maturing into a well-respected discipline. I am … not an endeavor for a serious postdoctoral research fellow and that genomics was not a field with a bright future! But …
Media Advisory
On August 16-18, 2017, NIH hosted a workshop, "The Human Microbiome: Emerging Themes at the Horizon of the 21st Century."
… human development, physiology, immunity, brain development and behavior, and to create research resources for this emerging field. … may be manipulated to maintain or improve our health, and to evaluate what is needed to advance this field over the … National Institutes of Health (NIH) : NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 institutes and centers …
Research Funding
The $1,000 Genome Program was a coordinated effort to support the development of technologies to dramatically reduce the cost of DNA sequencing, a move aimed at broadening the applications of genomic information in medical research and health care.
… applications of genomic information in biomedical research and health care. Some of the successes of this program, which … in Nature : “Technology: The $1,000 Genome.” The history and achievements of the $1,000 Genome Program, which was led … up to the start of the $1,000 Genome Program. Sequencing and Re-Sequencing the Biome! July 2002 Sequencing …
Research Training
Two-year fellowships for M.D.s and Ph.D.s in cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and molecular genetics.
… The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship Training Program is a two-year fellowship … become laboratory directors with the expertise to oversee and interpret cytogenetic and molecular genetic tests … rotate through a variety of CLIA-certified cytogenetic and molecular genetics diagnostic laboratories at the NIH and …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… DNA sample from you, sequencing most or all of your genes, and comparing that to what we know about your personal and family health histories. We look at genes related to a … of conditions, including heart disease, breast cancer, and hearing loss. … Study members also give us information on their family and medical histories. Finally, blood samples are taken for …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… NHGRI has launched a publicly available and keyword-searchable archive providing full digital access … historical artifacts from the Human Genome Project and other major genomics efforts. To receive more information about gaining … Program (IRP): Jefferey Trent, Eric Green, Dan Kastner and Charles Rotimi (our current director). To celebrate our …
Staff
Dr. Rene Sterling is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… in NHGRI. She oversees a portfolio of research, training, and career development grants related to the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of advances in genomic … multi-site research projects addressing the integration of genomics into medicine. Over the last 20 years, Dr. Sterling …
Staff
Diana Bianchi is an adjunct investigator in the Medical Genetics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and head of the Prenatal Genomics and Therapy Section for the Medical Genetics Branch at NHGRI. She oversees the research … for affected infants is delivery in a specialized medical center. Primarily due to three copies of chromosome …