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NHGRI held a second pre-application webinar for potential applicants on the Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO on September 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET.
… Attendees can ask questions during the webinar and are encouraged to email questions in advance to Dr. … NHGRI held a second pre-application webinar about the Notice … at 2:00 pm ET. Participation in the webinar is optional and not required to submit an application. The webinar …
For Health Professionals
Essential genomics competencies, practice guidelines, and curricular resources for a variety of health professions.
… patients. This page provides resources targeted to HCPs and their educators. … way by leading scientists and professionals at NHGRI. NHGRI Image Gallery : Provides imagery related to the … pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians. Global Genetics and Genomics Community (G3C) : Collection of …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… Many Americans wonder if participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to being discriminated against based on their genetics. These questions may be the basis for why or why not … needed for the development of new tests, therapies, and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic …
Staff
Rosann Wise is a program analyst in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… analyst at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in the Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB). In her role, Ms. … Rosann Wise, genomics education, genomic literacy, genomics resources for teachers, … Rosann Wise, genomics education, genomic literacy, genomics resources for teachers, …
Media Availability
Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects ten percent of the world's population, but the genetics underlying the disease remain poorly understood.
… led by the University of Oxford, the Broad Institute, and the University of Michigan, reveal the complexity of the … to develop it in their lifetime. Previous studies into the genetics of diabetes risk have identified over 80 areas in … Section at the National Human Genome Research Institute. NHGRI is one of the 27 institutes and centers at the NIH, an …
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… The Medical Genetics Branch (MGB) seeks to identify and understand inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development. MGB investigators focus on human genetics, vertebrate embryology, inborn errors of metabolism, … capitalize on partnerships with key laboratories at NHGRI, NIH, and worldwide. The Branch attracts patients with …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
An FAQ designed to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and the benefits and limitations of these tests.
… information (generally ancestry, some health traits and health risks) from a saliva sample. Ordering and return of results for DTC-GT typically does not involve … insurance to cover the cost of testing. MedlinePlus Genetics gives an overview of DTC-GT for patients. 1   …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… mechanisms by which genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease. … in understanding how disruptions in signaling pathways and transcription factors contribute to disease. Our investigators use genetics and genomic approaches in both human and mouse …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… years of age, most children experience recurrent seizures and diminishing mental function. The infant gradually regresses, and is eventually unable to crawl, turn over, sit or reach … the child becomes blind, cognitively impaired, paralyzed and non-responsive. By the time a child with Tay-Sachs is …
News Release
Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
… a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke, and have also uncovered new details about an important … their findings may provide new clues to underlying genetic and biochemical influences in the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease, and may also help lead to new …