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A new educational resource funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is now available to improve genomic literacy among physicians.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) is now available to improve genomic literacy among physicians. The Universal Genomics … Handbook and Toolkit provides materials and guidance for educators implementing introductory training in genomic … diseases to be added, providing specialty-specific education opportunities.   "There is a clear need to …
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The Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2) resource has been expanded to include a new collection of resources for physicians.
… - is a free, online collection of materials for use in the classroom and for self-directed learning in … by the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Genomic Healthcare Branch, within the Division of Policy, Communications and Education. … Since 2010, G2C2 developers have assembled …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomic Literacy, Education, and Engagement Initiative is a national campaign to enhance genomic literacy.
… The Genomic Literacy, Education, and Engagement (GLEE) Initiative is envisioned as … past decade are rapidly leading to exciting opportunities for using genomic information as part of medical care and …
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Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
… a free, online collection of more than 500 materials for use in the classroom and for self-directed learning of … Messersmith, Ph.D., a health policy analyst with NHGRI's Genomic Healthcare Branch, which created the website. "Our … Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC), which helps facilitate …
About Genomics
Educational resources that will spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners.
… are intended to spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy and foster engagement among learners. … … resources that will spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners. … … resources that will spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners. … …
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The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom.
… lessons that are rooted in real, cutting-edge science. But for genomics, that's a tall order. Genomics — the study of … subjects in science. There are not many current genomics education resources available to teachers like Agoos and … the Short Course is to democratize science and science education," said Christina Daulton, education outreach …
About NHGRI
The National Human Genome Research Institute is proposing a reorganization of the Division of Policy, Communications and Education.
… of the Division of Policy, Communications and Education . The proposed reorganization aims to enhance synergies in the areas of bioethics, policy, education, engagement and communication. Notice of the … in the federal register on Feb. 19, 2020. … To allow for public comment, NHGRI will be hosting two public sessions …
Health
GenomeEd is a free repository of high-quality genomics educational resources for group instruction or self-directed learning by healthcare professionals and educators.
… repository of high-quality genomics educational resources for group instruction or self-directed learning by healthcare … the ability to find resources that qualify for continuing education credits. GenomeEd is supported by the National … counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants and physicians. … GenomeEd welcomes submissions of high-quality …
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The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
… public who can understand the implications of genomics for their health care and evaluate the relevant public policy … and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship. Every year, one genetics professional … science policy development, curriculum development, or genomic literacy program development. "There's a need to …
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The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … Rapid advances in genomic research have led to a wealth of potential clinical … can be established. … A Pathway to Science Policy and Education Careers One way to ensure that genomic discoveries in the lab drive policy and education for our benefit is to strengthen the workforce with people …