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Beth Tuck is the chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI.
… M.A. … Beth Tuck (she/her) is the chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI. Previously she was … strategy, fundraising and finance, and she served as a key liaison and spokesperson for Genspace. She managed Genspace … professional development and training scientists in public engagement skills. Her graduate research at Washington …
News Release
20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… 2014 highlights research on the use of DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records (EMRs) to better understand … of genetic variants with a number of conditions and disorders, such as obesity and asthma. … The papers, which appear in the journal …
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.
… month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)  general meeting. The first such AGBT … on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will … also work closely with the Institute’s well-established Communications and Public Liaison Branch  and Education and …
Media Availability
National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. … NHGRI, … day, NHGRI is hosting events in the week leading up to and on National DNA Day. Events include a reddit "Ask Me … Chat , which will give students, teachers and the general public an opportunity to ask questions about genetics and …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a M.S in Genetic Counseling from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
… Genetic Counseling from the Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. … This two and one-half year Accreditation Council for Genetic …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… to the Code, a patent may only be granted on "any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof." Laws of nature, natural … in 2003 all of the human gene sequences were in the public domain and, therefore, prior art. Finally, many argued …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… … Rapid advances in human genetics/genomics research and genomic medicine are increasingly relevant to everyday … been paralleled by innovations in science education and public engagement. ASHG and NHGRI co-sponsor the Genetics … working: NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch ASHG’s scientific and digital programming, career …
Educational Resources
Cytogenetics is the branch of genetics that studies the structure of DNA within the cell nucleus.
… Cytogenetics … Cytogenetics is the branch of genetics that studies the structure of DNA within … is a branch of biology focused on the study of chromosomes and their inheritance, especially as applied to medical … During cell division, these structures become condensed and are visible with a microscope. Special staining …
Staff
Dr. Rudy Pozzatti is the chief of NHGRI's Scientific Review Branch.
… Institute (NHGRI). As the chief of NHGRI Scientific Review Branch, he shares responsibility for overseeing the review of all grant applications and contract proposals assigned to NHGRI for Institute … perform the second-level of review for grant applications and to help set the institute's extramural program …
Funding Opportunities
Guidance that covers: (1) Letters of Intent; (2) NHGRI’s Genomic Data Sharing Expectations (3) Applications requesting more than $500K direct costs in any year; and (4) Communication with NHGRI Program Staff.
… (LOIs)  NHGRI requests Letters of Intent in all its RFAs and PARs. This section describes what is included in LOIs and what additional information is important for program … to NIH policy, LOIs are not required, are not binding, and do not enter into the review of a subsequent application. …