Search Results
News Release
In 1982, John Carey, M.D., and his colleagues named the rare disease, Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome. Now, researchers have identified the genomic mutations.
News Release
NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… National Institutes of Health, asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community what they … contacted adults with sickle cell disease and parents and physicians of adults and children with the disease. These … people have differing levels of knowledge of biology and genomics. Interestingly, while some physicians were …
Event
On March 13-14, 2017, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in partnership with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) hosted a strategic visioning meeting for a proposed GLEE Initiative.
… Society Jim Thomas NIH/NHGRI Ivory Toldson Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network Beth Tuck NIH/NHGRI … Science and Industry Steven Weinberger American College of Physicians (ACP) Kristin Weitzel University of Florida - … organizations, non-profits, government and K-16 education organizations. At the meeting, participants …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… The Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics brings together community liaisons and health … representing diverse populations to engage communities on genomics, inform and share perspectives, and impact the focus … by the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Education and Community Involvement Branch, the Partnership …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.
… virtual NHGRI workshop entitled “Future Directions in Genomics and Health Equity.” The goal of the workshop was to … decrease health disparities and improve health equity in genomics. A workshop summary and video recording are … its partners will host Healthcare Professionals’ Genomics Education Week on June 6-10. This social media campaign will …
Professional Development Programs
The Short Course in Genomics offers educators a chance to hear lectures and receive teaching resources from leading researchers, clinicians and staff.
… How to Apply The application is closed. … The Education and Community Involvement (ECIB) Branch within NHGRI is offering its annual NHGRI Short Course in Genomics from July 16-19, 2024. … The microbiome lesson … on the microbiome offered at NHGRI's Short Course in Genomics. … This course is designed to support middle and …
Outreach
The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.
… examines both the benefits and the challenges that genomics presents to modern society. From the moment visitors … environment that communicates the revolutionary nature of genomics. The exhibition gives visitors a window into genomes … Sequencing, Smithsonian Exhibition, Genomics 101, Genomics Education, Learning About Genomics, Museum Exhibits On …
Staff
Dr. Robb Rowley is an Internal Medicine Physician and a program director for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network. The national Network combines DNA … Washington D.C. as the Chief of Medical Bioinformatics and Genomics. During this time, he established genomic policy and … and international plans and policies for incorporating genomics into biosurveillance systems and biotechnology for …
News Release
Researchers explored patients', parents' and physicians' perspectives on the use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing to reverse sickle cell disease.
… of its kind, researchers explored patients', parents' and physicians' perspectives on the use of CRISPR-Cas9 … from the research. The study demonstrated that primary physicians were the group most participants would seek … concerns of eligible study participants and work with the physicians to understand patient needs," said Mr. Bonham. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… from home. If you are seeking some virtual connections to genomics, I would like to offer some “remote learning” … Director) and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics research on Twitter as part of #AskDrGenome . … as the assistant vice president for academic affairs and education for health sciences at the University of Utah, Salt …