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About NHGRI
The Genomics and Society Working Group advises on planning and priorities for genomics and society activities at NHGRI.
… The Genomics and Society Working Group provides advice on short- and long-range planning and priority setting for genomics and society activities at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). … The NHGRI Genomics and Society Working Group was established in 2012 as …
Fact Sheets
Genomics is the study of all of a person's genes (the genome), including interactions of those genes with each other and with the person's environment.
… Genomics is the study of all of a person's genes (the … for medical science? … Related Contents … A Brief Guide to Genomics … Genomics is the study of all of a person's genes (the …
About NHGRI
The NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group aims to engage communities to ensure that genomics and genomic medicine benefit all.
… The NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group aims to engage communities to ensure that genomics and genomic medicine benefit all. … The NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group (CEGWG) was established in 2017 as a …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomic Literacy, Education, and Engagement Initiative is a national campaign to enhance genomic literacy.
… and healthcare providers. … The profound advances in genomics over the past decade are rapidly leading to exciting … as a national campaign to enhance genomic literacy. … Genomics Education, Genomic Literacy, Genetics Education, Genomics 101 … The Genomic Literacy, Education, 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 … Smithsonian and NIH Foundation present conversations on genomics, health Genome exhibition to depart Smithsonian for …
News Release
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… part of NIH, today launched the Centers for Common Disease Genomics (CCDG), which will use genome sequencing to explore … of a complementary program, the Centers for Mendelian Genomics (CMG), which will continue investigating the genomic … changes involved in cancer. Centers for Common Disease Genomics Common diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and …
Human Genome Project
Video testimonials from prominent members of the genomics community commemorating and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… of the Human Genome Project. Prominent members of the genomics community have joined NHGRI in commemorating and … videos. … Video testimonials from prominent members of the genomics community commemorating and celebrating the 30th …
About NHGRI
The Genomic Medicine Working Group explores and advises on issues related to the adoption of genomic medicine.
… in advising NHGRI on research needed to evaluate and move genomics into routine medical practice. The working group … organizing genomic medicine meetings  that bring together genomics researchers, clinicians, and other experts involved … Medicine, Precision Medicine, Personalized Medicine, Genomics In The Clinic, Prenatal Testing, Genetic Testing … …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
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… creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5  Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Discipline-specific genomic competencies are knowledge and skills that a provider needs in order to perform specific functions in genomic healthcare. Competency-based healthcare education is an outcomes-based approach that uses competencies to organize and structure curricula and continuing education.
… for undergraduate medical education in genetics and genomics October 2022 The published updated competencies … Medicine: Updates to the Core Pharmacist Competencies in Genomics April 2021 These published pharmacogenomics-specific … for physicians and their educators that establishes genomics practice competencies for physicians in various …