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The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, looks back on Bettie Graham's 50 years of federal service and as a champion for diversity in the genomics workforce, as she retires at the end of 2023.
… a research program that focused on how inflammation causes cancer. She is a champion of promoting diversity in research … is transitioning from her role as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a position she held since October … 14 Genomics Videos Jeffrey M. Trent Lectureship in Cancer Research series: Todd Golub Fireside chat with Mona …
Talking Glossary
Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look for genomic variants associated with a hereditary or genetic disorder.
… and characterization of some cancers and to monitor cancer therapy. … Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… , chief and NIH distinguished investigator in NHGRI’s Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch, recently led … the laboratory of Elaine Ostrander, Ph.D. , chief of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch . … April …
Talking Glossary
Un gen supresor de tumores codifica una proteína que actúa para regular la división celular, manteniéndola bajo control.
… Such mutations may contribute to the development of a cancer. … Un gen supresor de tumores codifica una proteína …
Fact Sheet
With increasing complexity in genomic data, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes.
… learning techniques to identify the primary kind of cancer from a liquid biopsy. Predicting how a certain kind of cancer will progress in a patient . Identifying …
Talking Glossary
Un retrovirus es un virus que utiliza ARN como material genómico.
… associated with diseases, including AIDS and some forms of cancer. … Un retrovirus es un virus que utiliza ARN como …
Professional Development Programs
Provides exposure to the broader genomics community and experts in the field, with the opportunity to work on a genetics/genomics-related education projects under the mentorship of an ISCC-PEG member.
… of Pittsburgh Kathleen Blazer, Ed.D., M.S., CGC Director Cancer Genomics Education Program, Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics, City of Hope National Medical Center, … PhD in Nursing Kathleen Blazer, EdD, MS, CGC Director Cancer Genomics Education Program Division of Clinical Cancer …
Event
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted an eConsult webinar to provide an overview of three notice of funding opportunities (RFA-HG-24-001, PAR-24-106 and PAR-24-107). Questions were answered during the webinar.
… the eConsult. Can eConsult services include somatic cancer testing interpretation? Yes. Should education be a … for any particular specialty (such as pharmacogenetics, cancer, and teratogens) be included in the service? Yes. … would expect that a service would receive pharmacogenetic, cancer, and teratogen eConsult requests, as well as many …
Event
On April 25, 2024, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children.
… painting, sculpting, photography and writing. Body image, cancer, genetics and our fragile democracy are her … first social art project “Mamorial,” a nonprofit breast cancer initiative offering healing and awareness through art. …