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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment.
… Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) … The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal … to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and …
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.
… NHGRI … … Assessment of visual attention in evaluation of genetic conditions PI: Benjamin Solomon, M.D. Medical … in a VR-based food environment. … The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the … was founded in 2006 by its director Dr. Susan Persky . The program is part of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… field of genomics and improve human health. … $1000 Genome Program Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN) Genomics and … Genomics into Practice (IGNITE) Knockout Mouse Program (KOMP) Large-Scale Genome Sequencing and Analysis …
Professional Development Programs
GCTP faculty instructors.
… Bloomberg School of Public Health Morgan Similuk, Sc.M. Genetic Counselor National Institute of Allergy and … Diseases, NIH Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D. Staff Scientist Genetic Disease Research Branch National Human Genome … Klein, Ph.D. Associate Director, Behavioral Research Program Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National …
Research Funding
Coordinates activities across the Genome Sequencing Program components
… Human Genome Research Institute's Genome Sequencing Program Coordinating Center (GSPCC) was funded in 2016 to coordinate activities across the Genome Sequencing Program components. … The GSPCC has both scientific and … Being a resource for logistics and communication among GSP program participants and collaborators (calls, meetings, …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases … The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)  was …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… a global understanding of the relationship between human genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution, … CRGGH aims to develop a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health …
For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical … development of technology to scientific progress. … The genetic timeline activity may be most effectively done at the … take two periods. Preparation Print out two copies of the Genetic Timeline  boxes of discoveries. Use one as the master …
Research Funding
The Genome Technology Program is refining current technologies to increase efficiency and decrease cost while maintaining or improving data quality.
… The Genome Technology (GTP) program at NHGRI supports research to innovate and develop … in genomic technologies are foundational efforts of the program. The refinement of current technologies to increase … of process steps is key to achieving these goals. The program also supports and coordinates technology transfer …
Research Training
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to support careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
… Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students … and training at NIH after graduation. Currently, the program provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, … more information, see: The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program .  … Overview … NIH Undergraduate Scholarship …