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The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes Dr. Bill Gahl's achievements as Clinical Director.
… This gathering was nothing short of intense, stimulating, and exhilarating, with numerous compelling ideas emerging … Phenotype: Genomic Variation Identification, Association, and Function in Human Health and Disease" was held on January 22-24. View the recording …
Event
On February 9-10, 2021, NHGRI will host it's 13th Genomic Medicine Meeting - Genomic Medicine XIII: Developing a Clinical Genomic Informatics Research Agenda.
… All times Eastern. 12:00 - 12:10 p.m. - Welcome and Introductions Co-Chairs: Ken L. Wiley Jr., Ph.D. and Marc … D. Green, M.D., Ph.D. Session 1: Making the case for a clinical genomic informatics research strategy Co-Moderators: … Bias in Algorithm Development: Can Implementation of Genetic Information in Clinical Informatics Decision Making …
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 … contacted GARD, as have people who are taking part in a clinical study. Community leaders looking to help people find …
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 … been fully appreciated in their lifetimes, such as Darwin and Mendel. As the student puts the events in order, he or … cut up for the lesson. Cut around the edges of the boxes and glue them separately to 4" x 6" cards. Print out the …
MINC
Evaluation of whether or not all your hard work is making a difference is important.
… of identified goals. Options for format, methods, and frequency of measurements might include the following. … to improve nurses knowledge of genomics, the use of a pre- and post- educational intervention survey may be appropriate. … include: Pre- and post-educational intervention data on genetic referrals  Pre- and post-educational intervention …
Research Training
This program offers training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics.
… training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and med genetics in collaboration with the Washington … genetic etiologies seen in prenatally diagnosed anomalies and the impact of genetic and metabolic disease on healthy … successful completion, the graduating fellow will possess clinical competence in maternal-fetal medicine and medical …
Event
To bring together communities of researchers working in machine learning (ML), NHGRI hosted the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics workshop on April 13-14, 2021.
… Institute Keynote Session: What are the opportunities and challenges for ML in genomics research? Moderator: Shannon McWeeney, Ph.D. , Oregon Health and Sciences University 11:10 a.m. - Eric Topol, M.D. … Ph.D. , Vanderbilt University Medical Center Challenges and Opportunities for Machine Learning in Genomics  12:10 …
Genetic Disorders
Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion of genetic material on the the p arm of chromosome 5.
… Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion of genetic material on the the p arm of chromosome 5. … Cri du chat syndrome - also known as 5p- syndrome and cat cry syndrome - is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion (a missing …
Talking Glossary
Understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research
… Genetic Ancestry … Genetic ancestry refers to information about the people that … individual is biologically descended from, including their genetic relationships. … Genetic ancestry refers to information about the people that … individual is biologically descended from, including their genetic relationships. Genetic information can be combined …