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A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease though several generations.
… Pedigree … A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or … … Genotype, Inherited, Phenotype, Proband, Family History, Genetic Counseling … A pedigree, as related to … is a chart that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or health condition through generations of a family. The …
Outreach
Become an official member of the National DNA Day Network by planning and registering your event.
… Become an official member of the National DNA Day Network by planning and registering your event. Your event will be listed on the National DNA Day Network Map and offers an opportunity to expand your … … Loading... … If you are interested in hosting a DNA Day event but need ideas, we encourage groups to work within …
Outreach
The DNA Day Starter Kit contains all of the materials you need to plan your classroom or community event.
… The DNA Day Starter Kit contains a style guide and all of the … make your event a success. … Starter Kit Components … DNA Day Starter Kit … The DNA Day Starter Kit contains all of the materials you need to …
Event
NHGRI commemorates the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who passed away in March 2018, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in her honor.
… to create protections against genetic discrimination with health insurance and employment. These protections allow … results will be used to affect their job or access to health insurance. She was also responsible for passing a 2003 … in the House of Representatives that created National DNA Day, which celebrates the completion of the Human Genome …
Outreach
A map of DNA Day events taking place across the United States and the world.
… View this map of DNA Day events taking place across the United States and the … … Open the map in a new window … Host an Event … Find DNA Day Events Near You … A map of DNA Day events taking place across the United States and the …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases.
… As Internet users quickly discover, an enormous amount of health information is available online. The material provided … the Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, … (FDA) developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide patients, family members and members of the public with current …
Health
Information about genomics competencies, patient care, and related partnership and outreach activities at NHGRI.
… is growing and ever-changing, and it’s crucial for health professionals to have a firm understanding of genomics … and outreach activities. … Related Content … For Health Professionals … Information about genomics … related partnership and outreach activities at NHGRI. … Health …
News Release
In August 2022, NHGRI History of Genomics Program celebrates 10 years of chronicling how the field of genomics began and evolved, with a particular emphasis on the role of NHGRI.
… The storied life of the NHGRI History of Genomics Program … In September 2008, the National … “Yes and yes!” With that exchange, the seeds of the NHGRI History of Genomics Program were planted. This month, the NHGRI History of Genomics Program celebrates 10 years of …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement.
… The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect … scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities …
Research Training
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Intramural Health Disparities Postdoctoral Fellowship provides recent … and genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research … The program is intended to … insurance is provided for fellows and their immediate family members. Benefits and Opportunities Fellows will …