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Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors.
… by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors. … that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Symptoms usually appear before the … called the autism spectrum that affect people differently and to varying degrees. …
News Release
NHGRI and other NIH institutes recently participated in the high-energy science communications contest called the Three-minute Talk.
… same turn, scientists trained in research methodologies and analytical skills sometimes lack the ability to translate … further increasing the disconnect between scientists and the general public. … of Health recently participated in a high-energy science communications contest called the Three-minute Talk (TmT). …
Staff
Darryl Leja is a senior graphic designer, illustrator and visual information specialist within NHGRI's Office of Communications.
… Darryl Leja is a senior graphic designer, illustrator and visual information specialist within the National Human Genome Research Institute’s (NHGRI) Office of Communications. He joined NHGRI in May 1995. He provides both scientific and full illustrative and graphic support for NHGRI. By …
Videos
Digital asset files created by NHGRI's Office of Communications for use by broadcast media outlets to assist with the preparation of news stories.
… NHGRI's Office of Communications has prepared a growing collection of digital … channel. All government-produced video clips are in the public domain and copyright free. Anyone is freely able to use these clips, … Digital asset files created by NHGRI's Office of Communications for use by broadcast media outlets to assist …
Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
… Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public, both in the United States and around the world, have diverse views about whether … Patients, patient advocates, and families of patients with genetic disorders have diverse … Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan group that polls the public on a variety of topics, conducted a survey  to …
Professional Development
This is a fellowship program designed for recent undergraduates to gain exposure to and training in multiple career paths that advance public service for human genetics and genomics.
… is for recent college graduates to gain exposure to and training in multiple career paths relevant to human genetics and genomics. Training will focus on services for the public benefit, especially those provided by government and … Analyst Fellowship aims to provides fellows skills and experiences for understanding how genetics and genomics …
News Release
NIH issues a notice seeking public comment on a proposed update to the data management of genomic summary results under the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… Communication and Public Liaison Branch … of Health (NIH) issued a notice in its Guide to Grants and Contracts seeking public comment on a proposed update to the data management of … feedback regarding the proposed data management update and encourages comments from all stakeholders, and is …
Media Advisory
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program investigators will present genomic research findings on implications for health and care of newborns during a public webinar session from 1:30 - 5:15 p.m Eastern.
… Researchers will review findings on implications for health and care of newborns at the final public session of the National Human Genome Research … Institute’s Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program. NSIGHT investigators will …
Grantees
To accelerate genomics research, NHGRI funds and collaborates with scientists t government, public and private institutions
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) funds and collaborates with scientists in government, public and private institutions. We focus on efforts to unravel the … proposals. These proposals are considered unsolicited, and follow the NIH standard schedule  for submission, review …
Leadership
The Office of the Director oversees general operations; administration; communications; and genomic data science activities for the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… the Director oversees general operations; administration; communications; and genomic data science activities for the National Human … leadership; sets policies; develops scientific, fiscal and management strategies; assists in governing the ethical … the Director oversees general operations; administration; communications; and genomic data science activities for the …