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Frequently Asked Questions about the Genetic Counseling Training Program.
… August 21, 2024 Update: The NIH-funded Genetic Counseling Training Program is temporarily pausing … you on the current needs and challenges associated with genetic counseling while we plan to launch a new effort to … . The following questions about the JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program (GCTP) below cover …
News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program trains students to conduct research and provides clinical rotations to learn about genetic conditions.
… The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program trains students to … social, behavior and policy research in the field of genetic counseling and provides clinical rotations for students to learn directly about genetic conditions, their impact on individuals and their …
Genetic Disorders
Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21.
… findings. When Down syndrome is suspected in a person, a genetic test called a chromosome analysis is performed on a … have Down syndrome. It is recommended that thyroid level testing be performed at least yearly. Some infants with Down … of these atypical reproductive cells contributes to the genetic makeup of a child, the child will have an extra …
News Release
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means to be American Indian.
… at NHGRI question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means … to Alaska in July of 2018 to give a talk on ethics and genetic ancestry tests, researchers and community members … the video tag. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic ancestry testing kit animation. Credit: Ernesto Del Aguila III, NHGRI. …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a M.S in Genetic Counseling from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
… The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a Master of Science degree (ScM) in Genetic Counseling from the Department of Health, Behavior … This two and one-half year Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)-accredited program provides …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies the mechanisms by which genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene … identify and better understand pathways involved in human genetic diseases and normal development. Model systems, … Ongoing efforts include research aimed at understanding genetic contributions to a number of human diseases, …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of … Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal genetic disorder, most commonly occurring in children, that … both parents are carriers, they may want to consult with a genetic counselor for help in deciding whether to conceive or …
Staff
Katie Lewis is a genetic counselor in the NHGRI Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP).
… Katie Lewis is a genetic counselor in the Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP). She got her degree in genetic counseling from the Johns Hopkins University/National … on genetic counseling and patients who receive genetic testing. She is excited to be working with the patients and …
News Release
Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
… the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke, and … their findings may provide new clues to underlying genetic and biochemical influences in the development of … genetics have been difficult to understand. Numerous genetic and environmental factors can contribute to a person …