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A carcinogen is an agent with the capacity to cause cancer in humans.
… … A carcinogen is an agent with the capacity to cause cancer in humans. … Cancer, Tumor, Genetic Mutation, Chemical … A carcinogen is a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer. Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment …
Staff
Elaine Ostrander is chief of NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch.
… is Chief and Distinguished Senior Investigator of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch at the … Dr. Ostrander joined the faculty of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington in 1993, … rising to the rank of Member in the Human Biology and Clinical Research Divisions, and head of the Genetics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes Dr. Bill Gahl's achievements as Clinical Director.
… and the field of genomics.  … After ~16 years as Clinical Director within NHGRI's Intramural Research Program, … physician and a scientist. Although he has stepped down as Clinical Director, he will remain at NHGRI to focus on his … on Thousands of BRCA Variants to Inform Understanding of Cancer Risk Researchers Discover That Kidney Disease Gene …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… Amyloidosis in the All of Us Research Program Clinical Genetics and Therapeutics Session A March 14, 2024, … Pyrimidine Metabolism Disorders P127 Where Epigenetics, Cancer and Hypoxia meet P134 Neuronal Pathways by … Biomarker for Neurodegenerative Disorders P204 Primary Care Electronic Medical Record Features Predicting Genetics …
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An oncogene is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer.
… is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer. … Carcinogen, Mutagen, Cancer, Cell, Mutation, Tumor Suppressor Gene … An oncogene is a mutated gene that has the potential to cause cancer. Before an oncogene becomes mutated, it is called a …
Event
On February 9-10, 2021, NHGRI will host it's 13th Genomic Medicine Meeting - Genomic Medicine XIII: Developing a Clinical Genomic Informatics Research Agenda.
… D. Green, M.D., Ph.D. Session 1: Making the case for a clinical genomic informatics research strategy Co-Moderators: … Development: Can Implementation of Genetic Information in Clinical Informatics Decision Making Be Different? Presenter: … A. Bastarache, M.S.  Genome-friendly Connected Care Presenter: Kevin B. Johnson, M.D., M.S.  Discussion …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… Vanderbilt University Medical Center Translating the Clinical Knowledge of Mendelian Diseases to Real-World EHR … Supporting Team-Based, Longitudinal Genomic Diagnostic Care Katherine L. Nathanson Marylyn D. Ritchie Robert A. … RFA-HG-23-032 : Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Application Due Date(s): December …
Clinical Studies
The IDENTIFY Study is a study exploring how prenatal blood test results for the baby might also detect cancer in the mother.
… pregnancy to evaluate for fetal abnormalities or to answer clinical questions. There are no data suggesting that … your insurance company to participate. In addition to free clinical evaluations, we will cover the cost of travel for … asymptomatic person.   I’ve already been diagnosed with cancer. Can I still participate? Yes. If you were diagnosed …
Event
To bring together communities of researchers working in machine learning (ML), NHGRI hosted the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics workshop on April 13-14, 2021.
… p.m. - Christina Leslie Ph.D. , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center The 3D genome and predictive gene regulatory … ethical and socially responsible AI systems in Health Care    4:00 p.m. - Danton Char, M.D. , Stanford University … Session 12:55 p.m. - Break Session 4: Machine learning in clinical genomics Moderators: Casey Overby Taylor, Ph.D. …
Educational Resources
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the first two genes found to be associated with inherited forms of breast cancer.
… found to be associated with inherited forms of breast cancer. … Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Genetic Mutation, Genes, DNA Repair, Family Health …