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Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health. … HGP Timeline Illustration: Landmarks in genetics and genomics Hover or swipe over the illustration to zoom. The Human Genome Project (HGP) Timeline contains major milestones … Photographs taken during the decade-long odyssey of the Human Genome Project. Images include the announcement of the …
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November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17.
… November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement … social media on Wednesday, November 17. We encourage you and your organizations to join in and help amplify our … All times are in Eastern. …
Research Funding
The Genomics-enabled Learning Health System (gLHS) Network aims to identify and advance approaches for integrating genomic information into existing learning health systems.
… TN Coordination for Demonstrating Real-world Advancement in Genomics Operations Network (DRAGON) 1U01HG013771-01  … Research Institute Boston, MA VA Office of Rural Health VA Office of Primary Care The VA Genomics Learning … of implementation science, learning health systems, and genomics at Northwestern Medicine 1U01HG013745-01 Kensaku …
Health
Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history.
… These resources will help you understand genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history. … For Patients and Families … Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history.​ … Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history. …
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The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health.
… upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact Gretchen Wood at … . Requests should be made at least five business days in advance in order to ensure interpreter availability. …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) facilitates a global understanding of the relationship between human genetic variation and population differences in disease … and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and reduce and eliminate health disparities. …
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On March 5-6, 2019, the Genomic Medicine Working Group hosted the Genomics in Health and Wellness Meeting in Bethesda, Maryland.
… Employers’ perspective on preemptive genomic screening in employee wellness Moderators: Geoff Ginsburg (Duke University) and Robb Rowley (NHGRI) 9:05 - 9:15 a.m. Discussion … Healthcare employer experience: Challenges within employee health programs Jeff Thompson (Gundersen Health System) 11:40 …
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The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
…  View recorded videos in the YouTube playlist … The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance … institutes at the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute, National Heart, Lung and … Virtual: Zoom Webinar (Requires Registration) In-Person: NIH Building 31C, 6th Floor Conference Room A …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… The use of human participants in biomedical, clinical and social-behavioral research can … or other methods. All federally-funded research with human participants such as that supported by NIH must comply … All research with human participants supported by the United States government, …
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Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use. Already, genomic medicine is making an impact in the fields of oncology, pharmacology, rare and undiagnosed … The nation's investment in the Human Genome Project (HGP) was grounded in the expectation …