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On June 17-18, 2021, NHGRI hosts a workshop, Multi-Omics in Health and Disease: Current Applications, Challenges and Future Directions.
… ET. Day 1: June 17, 2021 1:00 - 1:05 p.m. Welcome Howard Chang, Stanford University Judy Cho, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Workshop Rationale Moderator: Howard Chang (Stanford University) 1:05 - 1:15 p.m. Overview of … 2021 1:00 - 1:05 p.m. Welcome and Agenda Overview Howard Chang, Stanford University Judy Cho, Icahn School of Medicine …
Fact Sheets
Epigenomics is a field in which researchers chart the locations and understand the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome.
Educational Resources
An oncogene is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer.
Fact Sheet
A variety of approaches target the blood stem cells to relieve or reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease.
News Release
NHGRI researchers found that a protein in the immune system is particularly adaptable to mutations.
Genetic Disorders
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene.
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
Educational Resources
Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
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.