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Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral … of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities specifically relating to the integration of …
Educational Resources
A first degree relative is a family member who shares about 50 percent of their genes with a particular individual in a family.
… First Degree Relative … A first degree relative is a family member who shares about 50 percent of their genes with a particular individual in a family. … Family Health History, Genetic Disorders, Ancestry, Healthcare, …
Secondary Genomics Findings Service
Secondary findings explained, eligible protocols, and services offered
… Returning secondary findings has the potential to improve health outcomes for your participants and their families. … are secondary findings? … Next … Is the SGFS applicable to my research? … Secondary findings explained, eligible …
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 … related partnership and outreach activities at NHGRI. … Health …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases. ​
… As Internet users quickly discover, an enormous amount of health information is available online. The material provided … the Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, … (FDA) developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide patients, family members and members of the public with current …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement. 
… The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect … scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities …
Research Training
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Intramural Health Disparities Postdoctoral Fellowship provides recent … and genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research … The program is intended to … insurance is provided for fellows and their immediate family members.   Benefits and Opportunities Fellows will …
Secondary Genomics Findings Service
How to send data, confirming preliminary results, and returning results
… of result Communication of recommendations for healthcare Family history and risk assessment Psychosocial assessment … will communicate this to the participant. … How do I send my data to the SGFS? … How does the SGFS confirm preliminary results? … How does the SGFS return results to my participants? … Find out in 4 steps … How do I know the …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome. Health disparities -- the negative health outcomes that impact certain groups of people - and …
For Patients and Families
​Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.​ ​
… have high blood pressure as an adult. Learning about the health history of your family and sharing this information with your health care … families learn more about their family health history. My Family Health Portrait is a tool from the U.S. Surgeon …