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NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… to educate people about important scientific advances in genomics and how those advances may impact their lives. "Our … DNA Day is to educate everyday people on the importance of genomics so they can make more informed decisions about their … and even potential careers," said Carla Easter, Ph.D., Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) chief at …
Staff
Dr. Ours is an Assistant Research Physician at the Center for Precision Health Research, NHGRI.
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Carlos Ferreira, M.D., staff clinician in NHGRI's Metabolic Medicine Branch, knows the catalogue of rare skeletal disorders well. With hundreds of known rare bone disorders and more to be discovered, Dr. Ferreira breaks down the challenges of skeletal genomics.
… Dr. Ferreira discusses the challenges of skeletal genomics. … Soo: What was your path to becoming a clinician … and learn. … Soo: What are you studying in your skeletal genomics unit? Ferreira: We study specific rare skeletal … are you looking forward to on the horizon of genetics and genomics? Ferreira: I’m hoping to incorporate new genomic …
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NHGRI researchers have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) workbook, which helps people use their family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
… the study. In a recent study in the journal Public Health Genomics , the researchers published data gathered from … heart disease rates. “One big issue is that many available genomics resources don’t reach a vast number of people,” said … participants, the researchers plan to include community education programs in future iterations of the workbook. “Our …
Research Training
Three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders.
… residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with … of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This includes 18 months of clinical and … that are relevant to the fields of Medical Genetics and Genomics or by completing training in a …
Educational Resources
The Human Genome Project was an international project that mapped and sequenced the entire human genome.
… genome. … Human Genome Project, Francis Collins, DNA, Genomics, Base Pairs … The Human Genome Project was a large …
Fact Sheet
Understanding gene therapy for sickle cell disease
… navigate these new therapies, more than 50 scientists, physicians, patients and other experts worked together to develop content for the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, which … met over the course of four workshops. … The Democratizing Education Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle …
Event
NIH staff from NHGRI, ODSS, NIMHD and AoU will hold a pre-application informational webinar for prospective applicants to the funding opportunity (RFA-HG-22-002) on July 6, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET.
… Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data Science , or “the Hub,” is an NIH … with access to educational opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS). NHGRI, together with the … to enhance diversity in cloud-based genomic data science education. This initiative aims to support educational …
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Collaboration between NHGRI and the Smithsonian will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics.
… will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics … After a seven-year tour across North America, the … the complexities of the human genome and the history of genomics research. “The field of genomics is incredibly … deputy director of NHGRI and former chief of the NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch. There are so many …
Event
On October 20, 2022, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences", a program that explores the experiences of renowned African American biomedical researchers and physicians.
… of renowned African American biomedical researchers and physicians. Shaniqua McClendon of Crooked Media will moderate … Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences … On October 20, 2022, NHGRI … of renowned African American biomedical researchers and physicians. … On October 20, 2022, NHGRI and the Smithsonian …