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NHGRI meeting focused on research that rapidly advances best practices for the implementation of genomic sequence data into clinical care.
… sponsored the meeting eMERGE & CSER: The Convergence of Genomics and Medicine at the Bethesda Hyatt in Bethesda, … the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for the implementation of genomic sequence data into clinical care, …
News Release
Baylor College of Medicine. Houston and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee will be providing DNA sequencing for the Undiagnosed Diseases Network.
… Raymond MacDougall … The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced today that Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee … be providing DNA sequencing for the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN). Each site will receive more than $2.5 million …
Leadership Initiatives
The 2021 NHGRI Action Agenda for a diverse genomics workforce is an ambitious set of goals and objectives to enhance the representation individuals from diverse backgrounds including those from underrepresented groups in the genomics workforce. The Action Agenda: Progress Report and Implementation Plan details the programs and projects that have been enacted since its release.
… Summer Internship (iSPSing) launches 2022 Health equity in genomics workshop Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in … and Genomics Workforce Survey Released  … The promise of genomics cannot be fully achieved without successfully … genomics workforce. The Action Agenda: Progress Report and Implementation Plan details the programs and projects that …
News Release
A new genome-based technology for demystifying undiagnosed illnesses - even rare childhood diseases - is moving into general medical practice.
… scientists have sketched out what doctors need to know in order to use the new technology effectively. … "This primer illustrates how rapidly the use of genome sequencing has moved into clinical practice," said … of Medicine (NEJM) . Biesecker, chief of NHGRI's Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, predicted that about …
eMERGE
Important information about RFAs, upcoming dates, frequently asked questions and helpful links.
… Date (Earliest Submission Date) July 2nd, 2019 - Letter of Intent Due Date (optional) August 2nd, 2019 by 5:00 … described by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)? No, applicants should expect to return all … definition of clinical trials to include non-randomized implementation of interventions such as genetic testing where …
Research Funding
​The Undiagnosed Diseases Network accelerates discovery and innovation in how we diagnose and treat patients with previously undiagnosed diseases.
… not accept all applicants due to the complex nature of the body and the diseases being investigated. … the pathophysiology of these new and rare diseases. In 2008, the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) was … successes of the UDP, NIH extended the program into a network of seven clinical sites. These clinical sites …
Research Funding
​CSER is rapidly advancing the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for implementating genomic sequence data into clinical care. ​
… Reports of genomic sequencing being applied to the medical care of … practitioners, and clinical laboratories that influence implementation of clinical genome sequencing; and 3) identify … Wasserstein, Carol Horowitz, Bruce Gelb Incorporating genomics into the clinical care of diverse NYC children** …
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers and other organizations.
… project, portfolio and program management at the forefront of genomics. The keystone of this program is sage mentorship … and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers and …
News Release
UDN expands the footprint of the network with a new metabolomics core and increased model organism capabilities.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded 16 four-year grants to academic … to a UDN clinical site. Since opening to applications in 2015, the network has already diagnosed over 200 cases … (NHGRI): NHGRI is the driving force for advancing genomics research at the National Institutes of Health. By …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) is compiling a list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in … … Genomic Medicine, Milestones In Medicine, Clinical Implementation Of Genomics, Pharmacogenomics, Oncology Sequencing, …