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NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… we must learn from those experiences to create an ethical environment for research. It is important to know that a … Institute hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome. ​ … Virtual reality, VR, Susan Persky Ph.D., Immersive Virtual Environment Testing Area, IVETA, VR and …
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Virtual reality is a rapidly expanding area of tech and gaming and important in medicine and health.
… who use VR to study a host of research questions. … Virtual Reality (VR), one of the most rapidly expanding areas … questions. Our hosts were Susan Persky, Ph.D., head of the Immersive Virtual Environment Testing Area (IVETA), and associate investigator …
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 Section, SBRB, NHGRI … … Research Study: Using immersive metaphors to communicate genomics concepts PI: Kim … medical research. The ISP (formerly known as the Immersive Virtual Environment Testing Area) was founded in 2006 by its director …
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Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Communication and Behavior Unit. She also directs the Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) within the Social and … Barbara, where she studied at the Research Center for Virtual Environments and Behavior. After conducting … of the broader genomics-related media and cultural environment on individuals' beliefs about weight, eating …
Educational Resources
Gene environment interaction is an influence on the expression of a trait that results from the interplay between genes and the environment.
… Gene Environment Interaction … Gene environment interaction is an influence on the expression of … that results from the interplay between genes and the environment. … Genes, Environmental Factors, Genetics, DNA … …
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Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Genetic Testing … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic … associated with a disease. … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health …
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NHGRI researchers recently published a study using virtual reality simulations to investigate how clinicians might use a type of genomic risk information called polygenic risk scores in medical care.
… shortcuts, such as biases, heuristics and stereotypes. One area where that is applied often in medicine is in racial … risk reports made different recommendations to the virtual patient based on the additional genomic information. … for several common health conditions. With at-home genomic testing becoming increasingly accessible, individuals willing …
Policy Issues
Most genetic tests today are not regulated, meaning that they go to market without any independent analysis to verify the claims of the seller.
… including laboratories conducting clinical genetic testing, through its CLIA program. CLIA refers to the … must pass in order to legally conduct clinical testing. The objective of CLIA is to determine clinical testing quality, including verification of the procedures …