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Researchers, clinicians, and computational biologists meet to consider future opportunities for NHGRI's Genome Sequencing Program.
… Research Institute's (NHGRI) flagship Genome Sequencing Program (GSP) at a July 28 - 29 meeting in Bethesda, Md. … community. Informed by the input received before the last program renewal (2012), the GSP was downsized by 20 percent … of the 1,000 Genomes Project, which examines human genomic variation. Identification of 500 or so novel genes involved …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds.
… toward the major role played by genetics in shaping such variation in dogs. … Institute (NHGRI) have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for … in an animal model. The researchers propose that specific variation in LCORL may account for body size difference in …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… scientific directors that led our Intramural Research Program (IRP): Jefferey Trent, Eric Green, Dan Kastner and … The History of Genomics Program maintains and provides access to the world’s largest … in biomedical research of the past century. The program produces and maintains a large oral history …
For Patients and Families
Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments.
… Genetic testing uses laboratory methods to look at your … Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of … There are many different types of genetic tests. Genetic tests can help to: Diagnose disease Identify gene … or manage your health. Predictive and pre-symptomatic genetic tests are used to find gene changes that increase a …
Educational Resources
A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features.
… Genetic Map … A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the … Genetic Map, Chromosome, Genes, Linkage Analysis, Family … A genetic map (also called a linkage map) shows the relative location of genetic markers (reflecting sites of genomic variants) on a … A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the …
Policy Issues
Most genetic tests today are not regulated, meaning that they go to market without any independent analysis to verify the claims of the seller.
… As the field of genomics advances, genetic and genomic tests are becoming more common in, and out of, the clinic. Yet most genetic tests today are not regulated, meaning that they go … Several federal agencies regulate genetic tests: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the …
Staff
Julie Sapp is a genetic counselor in the NHGRI in the Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP).
… multi-disciplinary research team where she draws upon her genetic counseling training and over a decade of behavioral … questions related to the practice of clinical genomics and genetic counseling. Her work in this area has included … behavioral constructs such as the psychosocial impact of genetic disease, patient attitudes and beliefs, …
Research Funding
The Genome Sequencing Program uses genome sequencing to identify genes and genomic variants underlying human inherited disease.
… The Genome Sequencing Program is consists of the following centers funded through … The NHGRI Genome Sequencing Program (GSP) has evolved from NIH's participation in the … tools. The specific activities of the Genome Sequencing Program since the end of the HGP reflect changes in the …
Talking Glossary
Genetic architecture is the combined effect of all genetic influences on a trait.
… Genetic Architecture … Genetic architecture is the combined effect of all genetic influences on a trait. … Genetic architecture describes the combined contribution of all genetic influences on the trait. This includes how many genes … Genetic architecture is the combined effect of all genetic …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… A new study is recruiting people who received unexpected genetic test results about their risk for cancer, heart disease, and other conditions after having genetic testing done for some other reason. … (GSRP) is a study of people with "secondary results” from genetic testing. Secondary results are unexpected. They are …