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Diversity Center
Meharry Medical College establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR) that will narrow inequitable representation gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority by realizing their vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged.
… Meharry Medical College (MMC) is committed to bridging the gaps for … ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational … and processes supporting academic excellence in genomics research of populations with African ancestry. …
News Release
UDN members have published a how-to guide for diagnosing medical mysteries for medical centers nationwide outline the framework for how this can be successful.
… Communications and Public Liaison Branch … Since accepting its first patient … working towards creating a model system for diagnosing medical mysteries. The network's goals? Accelerate the … brought insights how to best diagnose hard to define medical cases. This type of work requires doctors to gather …
Event
The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health.
… upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this … relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health. … relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health. … The …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… to the way your body responds to diseases, medications, and aging. Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind. … NHGRI …
News Release
LabGenius, a space-age ballpoint pen embedded with a tiny camera, can record the researcher's every stroke and scribble in the laboratory.
… like the ones Albert Einstein used nearly 100 years ago. And researchers' use of paper notebooks was ubiquitous, even … a space-age ballpoint pen embedded with a tiny camera that records the writer's every stroke and scribble. Using … notebooks. "What differentiates our approach from other electronic lab notebooks is that we're treating the paper …
News Release
Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… the patient to collect information about family history and symptoms, House and his team gather to generate a list of … of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch. But even with the …
Research Training
A one-year fellowship program that trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism.
… The Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Program is a one-year … trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism. … Like the Medical Genetics Residency Program, this program is …
Research at NHGRI
The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
…  … Research Study: Evaluation of food choice and craving in experimental medicine studies Lorenzo Leggio, … of genetic conditions PI: Benjamin Solomon, M.D. Medical Genomics Section, NHGRI … … Research Study: Assessment of …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the … be possible without sequencing the genomes of many people and comparing their responses to medicines. One of the most … and researchers are constantly seeking both to optimize medical treatments and to avoid adverse (or negative) …
News Release
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has announced plans to establish a new precision health research program within its Division of Intramural Research.
… will be led by Leslie Biesecker, M.D., chief of the NHGRI Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, who has … new ways. At the same time, the growing availability of electronic health records for use in research has enabled unprecedented …