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The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the effective practice of genomics-informed healthcare by facilitating interactions among the key stakeholders in genomics education.
… The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) commissioned four initial working groups … that are critical to effective implementation of clinical genomics. Over time, additional project groups have been … Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of …
Staff
Katie Sandlin is an Education Outreach Specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Katie Sandlin brings a strong background in genomics education and community engagement to her role as an … Previously, Katie served as Director of Curriculum for the Genomics Education Partnership. She oversaw the GEP’s … Katie Sandlin is an Education Outreach Specialist in the Education and Community …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… Milestones In Medicine, Clinical Implementation Of Genomics, Pharmacogenomics, Oncology Sequencing, … Genomics and Medicine …
Fact Sheet
Understanding gene therapy for sickle cell disease
… navigate these new therapies, more than 50 scientists, physicians, patients and other experts worked together to develop content for the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, which … The Democratizing Education Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle …
News Release
NHGRI researchers collaborated with physicians and medical geneticists worldwide to create the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations.
… the National Institutes of Health, have collaborated with physicians and medical geneticists around the world to create … only ones with this problem. In Lagos, Nigeria, the three physicians presented sessions on clinical genetics (the … and deputy director of the NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health. "This project was born out of a …
News Release
NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… to educate people about important scientific advances in genomics and how those advances may impact their lives. "Our … DNA Day is to educate everyday people on the importance of genomics so they can make more informed decisions about their … and even potential careers," said Carla Easter, Ph.D., Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) chief at …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University … with the Human Genome Project successfully completed and genomics maturing into a well-respected discipline. I am so … for a serious postdoctoral research fellow and that genomics was not a field with a bright future! But while it …
Profile
Carlos Ferreira, M.D., staff clinician in NHGRI's Metabolic Medicine Branch, knows the catalogue of rare skeletal disorders well. With hundreds of known rare bone disorders and more to be discovered, Dr. Ferreira breaks down the challenges of skeletal genomics.
… Dr. Ferreira discusses the challenges of skeletal genomics. … Soo: What are you studying in your skeletal genomics unit? Ferreira: We study specific rare skeletal … are you looking forward to on the horizon of genetics and genomics? Ferreira: I’m hoping to incorporate new genomic …
News Release
Collaboration between NHGRI and the Smithsonian will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics.
… will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics … the complexities of the human genome and the history of genomics research. “The field of genomics is incredibly … deputy director of NHGRI and former chief of the NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch. There are so many …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics. … Gunter, Ph.D. has joined  NHGRI as a Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement. In this capacity, she will advise the …