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For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… been fully appreciated in their lifetimes, such as Darwin and Mendel. As the student puts the events in order, he or … activity may be most effectively done at the end of a genetics unit as a review or reinforcement lesson. It likely … Our Molecular Selves" multimedia education kit  on the NHGRI Web site. Ask students to verify their arrangements by …
Research Training
An opportunity for medical school graduates to complete a combined, five-year residency program in pediatrics and medical genetics.
… The Combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics Residency Program is a remarkable … five-year residency program in pediatrics and medical genetics. … The Combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases … The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information … in 2002 by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR) - two …
EDUCATION
The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Loading... … Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms … The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading … at the National Human Genome Research Institute. … EDUCATION …
Event
NHGRI holds a pre-application webinar for potential applicants on the Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO on September 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET.
… Attendees can ask questions during the webinar and are encouraged to email questions in advance to Dr. Shurjo Sen at sensh@mail.nih.gov . … Questions … NHGRI holds a pre-application webinar about the Notice of … Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO … NHGRI holds a pre-application webinar for …
Fact Sheets
Genetic mapping offers evidence that a disease transmitted from parent to child is linked to one or more genes and clues about where a gene lies on a chromosome.
… from parent to child is linked to one or more genes and provides clues about which chromosome contains the gene and precisely where the gene lies on that chromosome. … Among … of the entire human genome, has greatly advanced genetics research. The improved quality of genetic data has …
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.​ ​
… is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through … provider can then give you individualized and specific education about how to: Check regularly for the disease. … How do I find a genetic professional? … Can knowing about genetics help treat disease? … How is genetic information …
OGDS
NHGRI held a second pre-application webinar for potential applicants on the Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO on September 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET.
… Attendees can ask questions during the webinar and are encouraged to email questions in advance to Dr. … at sensh@mail.nih.gov . … Questions … Related Events … NHGRI held a second pre-application webinar about the Notice … Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO … NHGRI held a second pre-application webinar …
Staff
Rosann Wise is a program analyst in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… analyst at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in the Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB). In her role, Ms. …
Talking Glossary
Understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research
… distant ancestors lived. … Understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research … Talking Glossary …