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Research Training
The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students the opportunity to perform biomedical research with some of the world's best scientists.
… The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students at all levels the opportunity to … to better-understanding the underlying causes of human genetic disease, leading to the development of novel methods … the detection, prevention and treatment of heritable and genetic disorders. In addition to the training and mentoring …
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NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate genetic Diagnosis - on April 16-17, 2024.
… much work remains to advance our understanding of the genetic cause of Mendelian conditions and to increase the solve rate for rare disease. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is interested in obtaining … Drive … Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate Genetic Diagnosis … NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying …
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Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Genetic Testing … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease. … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, …
Research Training
An opportunity for medical school graduates to complete a combined, five-year residency program in pediatrics and medical genetics.
… the diagnosis, management, and counseling of patients with genetic disorders. Combined residents gain broad experience … perinatal medicine. In the 5th year, residents work on a research project of their choosing or focus on a clinical … Medical Genetics, Clinical Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Genetic Disorders … An opportunity for medical school …
Research Training
This program offers training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics.
… a unique training opportunity for understanding the genetic etiologies seen in prenatally diagnosed anomalies and the impact of genetic and metabolic disease on healthy and high risk … the four years of training, there are 18 months of focused research in combined areas of maternal fetal medicine and …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and their collaborators, have successfully used facial analysis software to diagnose Noonan syndrome in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans.
… Mjoseth … Researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes … and clinical criteria, the researchers compared 161 white, African, Asian and Latin American children with Noonan … and determine whether they had Noonan syndrome, a common genetic disease. Image Credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI. The …
Educational Resources
Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… Genetic Counseling … Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a … knowledge of genetics and an individual or family. … Genetic Counseling, Healthcare, Prenatal Testing, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Health Professional … …
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Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
… Genetic Discrimination … Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease. … Genetic Discrimination, GINA, Genetic …
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Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations.
… Genetic Epidemiology … Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations. … Genetic Epidemiology, Healthcare, Medicine, Population …
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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… Genetic Engineering … Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … Genetic Engineering, … a different species to produce a desired trait. Used in research and industry, genetic engineering has been applied …