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IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information into clinical care.
… started to find applications in clinical care. The field of "genomic medicine" could potentially improve patient health and …
Fact Sheets
Genomics is the study of all of a person's genes (the genome), including interactions of those genes with each other and with the person's environment.
… Genomics is the study of all of a person's genes (the genome), including … human DNA generated by the Human Genome Project and other genomic research, scientists and clinicians have more … profoundly and the first examples of the era of genomic medicine are upon us. It is important to realize, however, …
Event
On March 5-6, 2019, the Genomic Medicine Working Group hosted the Genomics in Health and Wellness Meeting in Bethesda, Maryland.
… & Objectives: Employers’ perspective on preemptive genomic screening in employee wellness Moderators: Geoff … Moderator: Teri Manolio (NHGRI) 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. Overview of pre-emptive genomics in employee wellness Marc Williams … McLeod (Moffitt Cancer Center) 1:15 - 1:40 p.m. Genomic Medicine Working Group Formulary: Choosing the right test …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… Green, M.D., Ph.D. … As Summer 2020 comes to an end, many of us continue to spend the bulk of our time working from … of the central challenges in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence … M.P.H., has been appointed deputy director of NHGRI’s Division of Genomic Medicine . Dr. Ramos joined NHGRI in 2007 …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt metabolism.
… laboratory research programs that focus on the development of new therapies for patients with genetic disorders. … The … P. Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research … — and we are excited to continue our efforts to bring new genomic therapies to patients. The Metabolic Medicine Branch …
News Release
A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions. … The National Institutes of … of the Department of Health and Human Services. The NHGRI Division of Intramural Research develops and implements …
Staff
Dr. Nicole Lockhart is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… Institute (NHGRI) in 2012 as a program director in the Division of Genomics and Society. Dr. Lockhart oversees a portfolio of … to the ethical, legal and social (ELSI) implications of genomic research. Dr. Lockhart also coordinates the Genomics …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's organizational structure is divided into seven divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics research.
… structure is divided into six divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics … Research Program into four new divisions and promoting to division status the office overseeing policy, communications, … broad set of opportunities for using genomics to advance medicine and improve human health. … Overview … …
Fact Sheets
Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease​.
… studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a … involves rapidly scanning markers across the complete sets of DNA, or genomes, of many people to find genetic variations … is laying the groundwork for the era of personalized medicine, in which the current one size-fits-all approach to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … This issue of The Genomics Landscape  comes at an especially difficult … on increasing the diversity of the next generation of genomic researchers. The NHGRI Diversity Action Plan (DAP) … and to help implement and refine the practice of genomic medicine. There are extraordinary career opportunities in …