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On March 13-14, 2017, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in partnership with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) hosted a strategic visioning meeting for a proposed GLEE Initiative.
… Genetics Philip Alderson NIH/NLM Maria Alvarez El Paso Community College Zeke Alvarez-Saavedra miniPCR Kathy Arnos … Shoumita Dasgupta Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics (APHMG) Christina Daulton NIH/NHGRI Jeff … Society Jim Thomas NIH/NHGRI Ivory Toldson Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network Beth Tuck NIH/NHGRI …
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
… book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. The Gene aired April 7 and 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The series, based on Mukherjee’s … free, print-on-demand exhibit consists of graphic panels and interactive media. It can be adapted to a variety of venues, including community centers, libraries, coffee shops, hospitals, …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that … providers and policy makers in genomics topics: Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) and Policy and Program …
Professional Development Programs
The Short Course in Genomics offers educators a chance to hear lectures and receive teaching resources from leading researchers, clinicians and staff.
… How to Apply The application is closed. … The Education and Community Involvement (ECIB) Branch within NHGRI is offering …
Tribute
A candid and kind genomics pioneer leaves a deep impact on NHGRI and the genomics community.
… Debbie Nickerson (1954-2021) was a long-time grantee and advisor of the National Human Genome Research Institute … (NHGRI) and a major positive force within the genomics community. Her influence on the lives of people and programs … and former NHGRI staff. She believed genetics and genomics education should be a foundational part of training future …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Discipline-specific genomic competencies are knowledge and skills that a provider needs in order to perform specific functions in genomic healthcare. Competency-based healthcare education is an outcomes-based approach that uses competencies to organize and structure curricula and continuing education.
… Discipline-specific genomic competencies are knowledge and skills that a provider needs in order to perform specific … in genomic healthcare. Competency-based healthcare education is an outcomes-based approach that uses … to organize and structure curricula and continuing education. Click on Competency Summary to view a simple, …
Scientific Community
NHGRI's world-class genomics researchers are accelerating scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health.
… authority for genomics research related to human health and disease. By conducting world-class genomics research, NHGRI accelerates scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health. … Our … breakthroughs that improve human health. … Scientific Community …
Healthcare Provider Education Resources
An online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians.
… counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians. Use filters to quickly browse materials by … the ability to find resources that qualify for continuing education credits. … GenomeEd Resources … Browse our online … assistants, and physicians. … Healthcare Provider Education Resources …
Educational Resources
Pharmacogenomics is a branch of pharmacology concerned with using DNA and amino acid sequence data to inform drug development and testing.
… Pharmacogenomics … Pharmacogenomics is a branch of pharmacology concerned with using DNA and amino acid sequence data to inform drug development and testing. … Amino Acids, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), …
Outreach
A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… essay contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide and asks students to examine, question, and reflect on … genetics and genomics concepts. Units will culminate in community-focused projects. High-quality professional … pgEd This lesson plan database from the Personal Genetics Education Project (pgEd) includes interactive lessons for …