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A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome.
News Release
NHGRI appoints Elizabeth Tuck as the director of its NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch to oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education.
… Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The … to NHGRI, where she previously was first recipient of the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship, sponsored … by NHGRI and the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG). “Beth has demonstrated excellent leadership and …
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project utilizes a deliberative stakeholder-engagement approach to develop patient educational materials for sickle cell disease gene therapy.
… are considering gene therapy fully understand the meaning and limitations of treatments so they can make an informed … to help them make such decisions. … The Democratizing Education Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle … for sickle cell disease gene therapy. … Research at NHGRI …
Educational Resources
Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events.
… to chance events. … Genetic Drift, Evolution, Population Genetics, Genes … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution …
News Release
Dr. Shchelochkov will oversee the research training, fellowship and residency programs at the institute.
… will oversee the research training, fellowship and residency programs at the institute. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has … many aspects of organic acidemias. After his early genetics training at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. …
Staff
Dr. Donna Messersmith is a provider education specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Donna Messersmith, Ph.D., is a provider education specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch of the Division of Policy, … including maintenance and development of the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2). In addition, Dr. …
Educational Resources
A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features.
… chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features. … Genetic Map, Chromosome, … By studying inheritance patterns, the relative order and location of genetic markers along a chromosome can be … chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features. … Educational Resources …
Careers and Training
Professional development opportunities that empower educators, policymakers, and healthcare providers to broaden the impact of genomics in their fields.
… Genomics extends beyond the lab and the clinic. Our professional development opportunities … to broaden the impact of genomics in their fields. ​ ​ … Fellowship, Career Development, Genomics Careers, Careers In Genomics, Careers In Genetics … Professional development opportunities that …
Staff
Dr. Merideth is a staff clinician in the Office of the Clinical Director and program director for both the NHGRI Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship and
NHGRI Clinical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship.
… school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed Obstetrics/Gynecology residency at the Mayo … where she subsequently completed a residency in Clinical Genetics at NHGRI and subspecialty fellowship training in Clinical …
Educational Resources
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment.
… of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment. … Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, … genetic information, as it applies to health insurance and employment. These protections are intended to encourage … of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment. … Educational Resources …