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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 …
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 …
Staff
Cristina Kapustij is the chief of the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Cristina Kapustij, M.S., is chief of the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome … experiences have prepared her to lead the policy branch at NHGRI. Prior to her role at NHGRI, she worked at the Institute for Human Genetics at the University of California, San Francisco. …
Staff
Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst in the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst for the Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Her responsibilities in PPAB include policy analysis, …
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 … their health, the U.S. Surgeon General started a national public health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's … How do I find a genetic professional? … Can knowing about genetics help treat disease? … How is genetic information …
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 …
Policies and Guidance
NHGRI links to external websites to supplement the information found on our website.
… … Our website has links to many other federal agencies, and in a few cases we link to private organizations. You are subject to external site's privacy policy when you leave our site. We proudly comply with 508 … Government, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) or the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NHGRI is …
Fact Sheets
Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… Genetics and genomics both play roles in health and disease. Genetics refers to the study of genes and the way that …