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Dr. Ebony Madden is the Health Equity and Workforce Diversity Program Director in the Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute. ​
… Dr. Madden is the the Health Equity and Workforce Diversity Program Director in the … and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). From 2009-2022, she served as … NIMHD Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research Program (TCC) , and the Jackson Heart …
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 … and outreach activities at the National Human Genome Research Institute. … Information about genomics …
Event
An April 6-7 workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize future research needs in genomics to advance health equity.
… Ph.D. and Ebony Madden, Ph.D., National Human Genome Research Institute 10:10 a.m.  -  10:20 a.m. Connecting NHGRI’s Strategic Vision for Genomics with Health Equity Speaker: Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., National … 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Panel: Moving Forward: From Health Disparities to Health Equity in Genomics Panelists: Esteban …
For Patients and Families
FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics.
… Experts at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have assembled answers to … about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. … Health FAQs … FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of …
Research Training
A fellowship that will prepare fellows to use genetic, genomic and pharmacogenomic approaches to advance minority health and health equity.
… A fellowship in genomic science and health equity, cosponsored by the National Institutes of Health’s National Human Genome Research Institute (NIH NHGRI) and the Food and Drug … opportunity to advance their knowledge of genomic health disparities and regulatory sciences.  … A crucial element of …
News Release
NIH leaders are calling for the scientific community to develop a consensus on the appropriate use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research.
… … The use of racial and ethnic categories in biomedical research is part of a complex and sometimes contentious … and society talk about human variation. Recognizing disparities experienced by racial and ethnic groups is important for public health, but how this information is reported can perpetuate …
Your Genome
Information about the relationship between genomics and health for patients, families and health professionals.
… Going beyond family health history … Genetic conditions can be difficult to … of pharmacogenomics, and tools to create your own family health history. … Our experts have developed a list of … questions about the genome and how it relates to your health. … Your family's health history can help you discover …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's Family … to raise public awareness about the importance of family health history, and encourage all families to learn more … that was developed by CDC, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), and other partners. … My Family …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… November 21, 2017, experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to answer … from the Reddit community about their work on family health history as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … … within families, which means that knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day. … Family health history is important to your health . It can help you … eases the process. Developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute and managed by the Office of the U.S. …