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Sarah Bates has been named the new chief of the Communications and Public Liaison Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… her roots in journalism. She says that much of scientific language is "technical shorthand," and good communicators …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.
… definitions, which are presented in a clear, accessible language and a user-friendly format. Terms are defined in … glossary, an effort was made to eliminate stigmatizing language from any of the definitions. Because the talking …
Research Funding
The PhenX Toolkit is a freely available web catalog of standard protocols for collecting data in biomedical and epidemiologic research
… required training and equipment); features (e.g., Spanish language versions); and bioinformatics support (e.g., data …
Policies and Guidance
Broad data sharing promotes maximum public benefit from federally funded genomics research. NHGRI supports the broadest appropriate genomic data sharing with timely data release through widely accessible data repositories. These repositories may be open access (unrestricted) or, if more appropriate, controlled access.
… Uses through controlled access. Similarly, consent language should avoid restrictions on the types of users who …
News Release
Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… topic and directed toward a non-scientific audience, using language appropriate for the general public. Note: DO NOT …
Event
NHGRI and NICHD program staff will hold a pre-application interactive Q&A webinar for the Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression Project funding opportunities and answer questions from prospective applicants.
… consent document (obtained by the BPC) should include language that both the biospecimens and the derived data will …
Genetic Disorders
Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21.
… have. All areas of development including motor skills, language, intellectual abilities, and social and adaptive …
Fact Sheets
Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… and that may have an important role in human speech and language. The bird researchers also found gene networks …
Event
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… of Human Genetics - January 24, 2023 Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers by Kristen …