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Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator and head of the Health Communication and Behavior Unit. She also directs the Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) within the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) at the National … at the Research Center for Virtual Environments and Behavior at the University of California, Santa Barbara. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., emphasizes the importance of the Technology Transfer Office and its mission to manage all the legal negotiations that help to protect federally funded research from being unduly exploited, while also giving that research avenues to reach patients through the commercialization of promising advances.
… Ph.D. , Karen Miga, Ph.D. , Evan Eichler, Ph.D. , and Michael Schatz, Ph.D. were honored for their roles in … sequence of a human genome. Congratulations to these four and the entire T2T Consortium for this truly amazing scientific accomplishment and well-deserved recognition. All the best, …
Fact Sheets
Cloning describes a number of different processes that can be used to produce genetically identical copies of a biological entity.
… of biological materials, including genes, cells, tissues and even entire organisms, such as a sheep. … Yes. In nature, some plants and single-celled organisms, such as bacteria , produce … clones, also known as identical twins, occur in humans and other mammals. These twins are produced when a fertilized …
Educational Resources
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment.
… of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment. … genetic information, as it applies to health insurance and employment. These protections are intended to encourage … of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment. …
News Release
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long invested in basic genetics and genomics research, clinical trials, as well as translational medicine and social science studies, to advance our understanding of this widespread illness to help develop effective therapies.
… Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two gene therapies for … the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older. About 100,000 Americans and millions of people around the world have sickle cell … of Health (NIH) has long invested in basic genetics and genomics research, clinical trials, as well as …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the International Common Disease Alliance's scientific plenary and launch meeting in September, which included an international panel on opportunities emerging outside the U.S., North America, and Europe; discussions about polygenic risk scores; and an overview about data platforms, data sharing, and ethics.
… To productively use a long, blank (and boring) hallway near my office in Building 31 on the NIH … sequence – specifically, about 3 million G’s, A’s, T’s, and C’s stretching nearly 100 linear feet. As mentioned in a … Oct. 15-19, 2019; a workshop on “Integrating the Past and Future of ELSI Research” at the American Society of …
Policies and Guidance
NHGRI encourages you to share your thoughts on the topics explored on genome.gov and other websites we own or administer.
… your thoughts on the topics being discussed on genome.gov and other websites owned or administered by NHGRI. … views expressed in comments reflect those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official views of NHGRI, … please do not include information (e.g., name, email, social security numbers) in the text of your comment that …
Policies and Guidance
NHGRI does not collect personally identifiable information about you on genome.gov unless you volunteer to provide it.
… Thank you for visiting genome.gov and reviewing our privacy policy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, of which NHGRI is a part, does not … than the standard information automatically collected and stored in the Web server's logs) unless you choose to …
News Release
Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… Findley's high school biology teacher made science fun and interesting, inspiring her to pursue a career in science. … in the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Social and Behavioral Research Branch. She studies the skin … Outreach Collaborative (GEOC), a partnership between NHGRI and Medgar Evers College, organized the event. The six high …
News Release
Fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in obesity were less likely to take steps to improve health habits
… that requires a tetanus shot. But when those bad days, and the emotions they provoke, precede a visit to the doctor, … in being overweight viewed the information as threatening and were less likely to take steps to improve their health … study's lead author and an associate investigator with the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human …