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NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… this research to benefit everyone more equally and improve health equity, it is important that the diversity of the … and genomics research. NHGRI is committed to improving health disparities through new and ongoing efforts across the … Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series A series of lectures to …
News Release
April 25, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day.
… National DNA Day commemorates Human Genome Project’s completion and … Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, began celebrating this day annually on April 25, … for advancing to the state level in the 2023 National History Day competition. The students will receive an …
Educational Resources
Linkage is the close association of genes or other DNA sequences on the same chromosome.
… DNA Sequence, Linkage Analysis, Family Health History, Chromosome …
Educational Resources
Codominance is a relationship between two versions of a gene.
… Genes, Alleles, Recessive, Dominant, Family Health History, Inheritance …
Educational Resources
Ancestry-informative markers are sets of polymorphisms for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions.
… Ancestry, Genome, Family Health History, Genotype, DNA Sequence …
Event
NHGRI and the University at Buffalo Center for Disability Studies will hold a two-day symposium on October 6-7, 2022 to address historical constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the “irreducibility” of individuals with disability and the history of disability.
… All times are EDT. Day One: Thursday, October 6, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. … Rhetoric and Practice Nina Roesner, National Institutes of Health 2:20 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Q & A 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. … University 11:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. — Maternal and Infant Health and Genetic Histories of Postcolonial India Arafaat A. …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use. … our understanding of biology and disease and to improve health. In the years since the HGP's completion there has … DNA Day Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group Family Health History Initiatives Inter-Society Coordinating …
Research Funding
The Genomics-enabled Learning Health System (gLHS) Network aims to identify and advance approaches for integrating genomic information into existing learning health systems.
… Research Institute Boston, MA VA Office of Rural Health VA Office of Primary Care The VA Genomics Learning Health System: Implementing genomic medicine across diverse … 1U01HG013781-01 Adam Buchanan, M.P.H. Geisinger Health System Danville, PA Guthrie Clinic AtlantiCare Making …
News Release
In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare … conditions. On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare … From Undiagnosed_Diseases : In an era of increasing health care costs, you pose a very important dilemma. We are …
Event
On March 5-6, 2019, the Genomic Medicine Working Group hosted the Genomics in Health and Wellness Meeting in Bethesda, Maryland.
… Healthcare employer experience: Challenges within employee health programs Jeff Thompson (Gundersen Health System) 11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Discussion Moderator: … Pat Deverka (Geisinger National) Panelists: Glenn Steele (Health Transformation Alliance), Jay Wohlgemuth (Quest …