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NIH grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, manage heart disease and guide cancer clinicians to the most effective drugs.
… beyond the academic medical center and explore the use of genomic medicine in community-based clinics and primary care … Two grants focus on the use of pharmacogenomics, which studies how a patient's genetic make-up affects drug responses. A third grant examines the role of genomic information in diagnosing and treating inherited …
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The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies, interpreting results, and, especially, disclosing … group, this may not be as hard as it sounds. Although genomic technologies may be new to many pediatricians, and … best interests of the child, pediatricians must recommend genomic sequencing when necessary for diagnosis whether or …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a …
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.
… associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … A global look at cancer genomes Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine Genomics Videos Eighty-eighth meeting: … in Health-Related Research Notice of Special Interest: Genomic Data Repositories (PAR-20-089) and Knowledgebases …
Educational Resources
A haplotype is a set of DNA variations, or polymorphisms, that tend to be inherited together.
… A haplotype is a physical grouping of genomic variants (or polymorphisms) that tend to be inherited …
Event
NHGRI is hosting a pre-application webinar on September 3, 2020 for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).
… : Notice of Pre-Application Webinars for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium FOAs (RFA-HG-20-043, … RFA-HG-20-043 : Systematic Characterization of Genomic Variation on Genomic Function and Phenotype (UM1 … will host a pre-application webinar for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding …
Event
NHGRI is hosting a pre-application webinar on September 9, 2020 for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).
… : Notice of Pre-Application Webinars for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium FOAs (RFA-HG-20-043, … RFA-HG-20-043 : Systematic Characterization of Genomic Variation on Genomic Function and Phenotype (UM1 … will host a pre-application webinar for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, … together illustrative stories of remarkable genetic and genomic advances, the film highlights the major breakthroughs … trial of investigational vaccine for COVID-19 begins Genomic study points to natural origin of COVID-19 Gene …
News Release
NHGRI researchers seek help from people with Sickle Cell Disease to find the factors - environmental, social and genetic - that impact the severity of symptoms.
… New NIH studies seek adults and families affected by sickle cell …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… that features interviews with some of the most influential genomic scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The … August 4, 2022  Roundtable discussion: "Does genetic and genomic screening keep open the door to eugenics?" May 25, … a monograph-length study on the history of NHGRI human genomic variation programs from the Haplotype Map Project to …