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In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit community as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … Clinical … and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit community as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). Our AMA … related to rare disease research, how the medical community can more accurately make diagnoses and how to find …
Staff
Britny Kish is the deputy director for the NHGRI's Office of Communications.
… In 2016, she collaborated with the Education and Community Involvement Branch to plan outreach events for the launch of the film “Ken Burns …
Research Funding
A list of current and previous Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) grant awards.
… The Center also features a unique and highly successful outreach program whereby undergraduates from diverse … and their dissemination to the broader clinical community, the Center will advance the promise of the Human … mechanisms in model organisms. Having coordinated the community and prototyped the underlying computational …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… long-term impact of certain NHGRI research, training, and outreach programs. “Chris comes to NHGRI with tremendous … and well-honed expertise in scientific engagement, outreach, and communications. She will be a valued advisor to … and Public Liaison Branch and the Education and Community Involvement Branch. “We know that just providing …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… long-term impact of certain NHGRI research, training, and outreach programs. She will also work closely with the … and Public Liaison Branch and Education and Community Involvement Branch . In a related aspect of her … opportunities for trainees. NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch created “Genomics: Insights” to …
Research at NHGRI
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… the integration of genomic discoveries into clinical and community contexts. … Our research focuses on a spectrum of … reality to understand the clinician-patient relationship. Community translation of genomic discovery We evaluate community-based educational approaches that leverage social …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the recipients for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.
… Austin, Texas aimed at increasing public genomic literacy. Community votes comprise 30% of the input for choosing the … science, technology, engineering, and math research and on community service through their scientific leadership, public education, and outreach. This year, three of the awardees are funded by …
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… Future Directions of AnVIL: Outreach and Training …
Research Funding
Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research.
… to the Conduct of Genetic Research Report of the First Community Consultation on the Responsible Collection and Use …
News Release
Principal investigator-mentors guide new scientists to their next chapter.
… Harrow, Ph.D., NHGRI training program coordinator and outreach specialist, who trained as an NHGRI post-doc … get into their preferred school. I admire how they form a community.” In fact, Dr. Harrow’s favorite part of her job is … issues. “The NHGRI training office does a great job in the community and participates in many outreach programs, but …