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The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… From prenatal genetic screening to the genetic testing of women with family histories of breast cancer, … on topics ranging from the implications of genetic testing in the criminal justice system to the uses and …
For Health Professionals
The ISCC-PEG Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Project Group has developed peer-reviewed online education for healthcare practitioners to advance pharmacogenomics in clinical practice.
… Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacogenomic Testing Educates healthcare professionals towards a better … and limitations of direct-to-consumer pharmacogenomic testing, when to pursue confirmatory clinical testing, and how to interpret pharmacogenomic test results … Economics of Pharmacogenomic Testing Provides a case study to demonstrate treatment …
Event
On March 5-6, 2019, the Genomic Medicine Working Group hosted the Genomics in Health and Wellness Meeting in Bethesda, Maryland.
… - 12:55 p.m. Non-healthcare employer offering genetic testing Jane Gilbert (Teachers' Retirement System of … projects to deploy genetic tests and a genetics-based testing program within employer populations and measure and …
For Health Professionals
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.
… Education Exercises Clinical Decision-Making in the Prenatal Setting  Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing FAQ for Healthcare Professionals Nursing Genomics … for Health Insurers and Payers: Understanding Genetic Testing Fourteen webinars produced by volunteer experts in …
Fact Sheet
Pharmacogenomics is a growing area of genomic medicine that uses a patient's genomic information to help healthcare providers select the medications and dosages that are predicted to work best in each patient.
… What is pharmacogenomic testing? Studies indicate that more than 98% of people may … to commonly prescribed medications. Pharmacogenomic testing can determine whether a patient has specific genomic … affect how they respond to a specific medication. The testing involves analyzing the patient’s DNA obtained from a …
News Release
A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is identical to a mutation that is implicated in multiple human cancers.
… More work will be needed to produce an inexpensive, noninvasive test for canine bladder cancer. But if such a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 5, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., pays tribute to one of NHGRI’s founding staff members and current leaders, Bettie Graham, Ph.D., as she reached a truly remarkable milestone: 50 years of service in the federal government.
… issues surrounding preimplantation genetic diagnosis, noninvasive prenatal genetic testing, and newborn DNA sequencing in the context of …
News Release
A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results.
… that the 17 variants that were incorrect in the Sanger testing would have been discarded. Dr. Biesecker said the … these data show that variants identified by NGS genetic testing are accurate and reliable, but like all other medical tests, genetic testing is not perfect. He suggested clinicians use their …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to being discriminated against based on … individuals or their family members to undergo genetic testing or to provide genetic information. As defined in the … programs. The ADA has been used to challenge genetic testing practices by an employer. In 2001, EEOC filed a suit …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… as diabetes and high cholesterol, as well as for genetic testing. Participants get the results of all their testing (except the genetic tests) about one month after … visit. Study members receive the results of their genetic testing when they are available. There are many goals of the …