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On August 23, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted a pre-application webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs: RFA-HG-23-017 and RFA-HG-23-018.
… RFAs, there must be a clear research focus on genomics and health equity. … may propose any design that aligns with a genomics and health equity research question and remains within the budget … of the research team that will carry out the genomics and health equity research. …
For Patients and Families
Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments.
… Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses … can help explain what results might mean to you and your family. Because genetic testing tells you information about your DNA, which is shared with other family members, sometimes a genetic test result may have …
Event
On April 10-11, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored a workshop titled Defining a Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomic Health in Washington, DC.
… titled Defining a Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomic Health in Washington, DC. In the future, it is likely that … as well as facilitate disease risk modeling and population health genomics. Ideally, this genomic information would … intelligence models could predict and adjust a patient’s health trajectory towards optimal outcomes. This vision holds …
News
To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing … their genomic variants are not represented. Although health disparities often stem from systemic discrimination, …
Event
On September 6, 2023, NHGRI hosts a pre-application webinar for the genomics-enabled learning health systems (gLHS) NOFOs.
… pre-application webinar for the genomics-enabled learning health systems (gLHS) NOFOs: RFA-HG-23-041 and … integration of genomic information in a virtuous learning health system cycle of implementation, evaluation, refinement … Genomics-enabled Learning Health Systems Pre-Application Webinar …
News Release
Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington. … Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health- will start engagements at museums and science centers … which to view oneself - as an individual, a member of a family, a representative of a species, and part of the …
Educational Resources
Non-directiveness refers to the nature of the genetic counseling process.
… Birth Defect, Genetic Screening, Genetic Testing, Family Health History, Newborn Screening, Genetic Counseling …
Event
NHGRI, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) will host a pre-application interactive webinar for the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): RFA-HG-22-008,
RFA-HG-22-009 and RFA-HG-22-010.
… Institute (NHGRI), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) … interactive webinar for the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease program funding opportunity announcements … review process: RFA-HG-22-008 : Multi-Omics for Health and Disease — Disease Study Sites (U01 Clinical Trial …
News Release
NIH is establishing the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium, with approximately $11 million awarded in the consortium’s first year of funding. The new consortium aims to advance the generation and analysis of “multi-omic” data for human health research.
… The National Institutes of Health is establishing the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium , with approximately $11 … the generation and analysis of “multi-omic” data for human health research. Multi-omics refers to a research approach … with NIEHS Joseph McCormick, M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center — Houston — funded by NCI Omics …
Event
On June 17-18, 2021, NHGRI hosts a workshop, Multi-Omics in Health and Disease: Current Applications, Challenges and Future Directions.
… 1: Setting the Stage - Application of multi-omics to study health and disease Moderator: Judy Cho, Icahn School of … 2:15 p.m. Keynote 1: Multi-omics Integration to Understand Health and Disease Nancy Cox, Vanderbilt University 2:15 - … barriers and opportunities? Panelists Myriam Fornage, UT Health Adam Butterworth, University of Cambridge Greg Gibson, …