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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.
… Rapid advances in human genetics/genomics research and genomic medicine are increasingly relevant to … you are especially proud. Optional: Describe your previous research experience at an 8th grade reading level. How did … ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education …
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. … person’s health. Most secondary results have to do with high risks for health problems that can be treated or …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Genomic Research Design and Implementation Diversity and Inclusion in Genomic Research Community Engaged and Community Driven Research Design and Conduct of Genomic Research Consent … Click on the research areas and subcategories for additional information. … and develops approaches to address challenges related to genetic and genomic research.  Genomic Healthcare This …
For Patients and Families
​Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human origin, in which the researcher directly interacts with human subjects.
… Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human … Clinical researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are developing advanced methods … the fundamental mechanisms of inherited and acquired genetic disorders. …
Event
The NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch is co-hosting a webinar on January 9 with the Undergraduate Genetics Education Network that will explore the changing landscape of genetics from a largely descriptive field and emerging creative fields.
… Reimagined: Preparing Students to Explore the Forefront of Research and Design." This live, highly participatory … can your students expect to see as genetics and genetic engineering grow into a new variety of research and design fields? … Reimagined: Preparing Students to Explore the Forefront of Research and Design …
Research Training
An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (Post-Bac IRTA) provides the … in biomedical investigation in National Human Genome Research Institute laboratories. … world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. In addition, during their tenure in the program, …
Educational Resources
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment.
… Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) … The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal … to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment. … Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, GINA, Federal …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases … The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)  was created in 2002 by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Division of Rare Diseases …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… support from the National Institutes of Health to conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease, analyzing how … effort is vital to advancing a deeper understanding of the genetic variants involved in this complex and devastating …
For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical … The genetic timeline activity may be most effectively done at the … take two periods. Preparation Print out two copies of the Genetic Timeline  boxes of discoveries. Use one as the master … Genetic Timeline Lesson Plan …