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History of Genomics Program
The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is a digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a unique and detailed look into how the field has developed in the decades following.
… citation format for any materials upon request. … The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is composed of the papers and materials of former leadership staff of NHGRI, previously known as the National Center for Human …
Educational Resources
A family history is a record of medical information about an individual and their biological family.
… Family History … A family history is a record of medical information about an individual and their biological family. … Family Health History, Genetic Disorders, Ancestry, Healthcare, Genealogy … …
Health
The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers, and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in depth, and discuss issues and potential solutions related to the collection of family health history information.
… The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers and thought … and discuss issues and potential solutions related to the collection of family health history information. Multi-disciplinary, volunteer members …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… that this special day is also National Family Health History Day. … Family health history is important to your health . It can help you detect … office or a cancer risk clinic. Watch a video from NHGRI Director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., that talks about the …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative. The campaign quickly became a yearly … by CDC, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), and other partners. … My Family Health Portrait For … the My Family Health Portrait tool has been hosted by NHGRI. The tool has been an important part of public …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to answer questions from the Reddit community about their work on family health history as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … Common … experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to answer questions from the Reddit …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 1, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., focuses on the NHGRI History of Genomics Program's preservation of historical assets related to the field of genomics as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
… exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. As described in the December 2021 issue of The … GenomeTV starting at 11:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research. The first hour of the open … The program sponsors lectures and symposia, records oral histories, provides access to digital assets about NHGRI …
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
… PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. The … be paired with short clips from the film. … As a partner, NHGRI will help PBS stations across the country connect with … By including these experts in engagement activities, NHGRI hopes to increase genomic literacy and understanding of …
News Release
In August 2022, NHGRI History of Genomics Program celebrates 10 years of chronicling how the field of genomics began and evolved, with a particular emphasis on the role of NHGRI.
… The storied life of the NHGRI History of Genomics Program … In September 2008, the National … cataloging important photographs and videos, to conducting oral histories of genomics leaders. When Green became the …
About NHGRI
NHGRI is advancing human health and spurring innovation by building bridges between our research laboratories and the academic, non-profit and private sectors.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is spurring innovation by building bridges between our … non-profit and private sectors. By partnering with NHGRI, your organization can benefit from collaboration with … parties. CRADA collaborators review all publications/oral presentations related to the research plan of the CRADA …