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The TCGA network describes uterine and bile duct cancer.
… NHGRI Communications and Public Liaison Branch … The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), a … in total from 33 cancer types, catalogs all the key genomic changes - the modifications in DNA, RNA and proteins … tumors. Last month, two publications from the TCGA network described two diverse types of cancer: uterine cancer …
Staff
Dr. Laura Koehly is the chief of and senior investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.​
… Laura M. Koehly, Ph.D., is chief and senior investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research … Dr. Koehly is particularly interested in how genetic/genomic risk information can be used to activate network processes to …
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Researchers from The Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network identify novel mutations in a well-known cancer-causing pathway in lung adenocarcinoma.
… the most common subtype of lung cancer. Knowledge of these genomic changes may expand the number of possible therapeutic targets for this disease and potentially identify a greater number of patients with … lungs and can spread widely. Although smoking is the main risk factor, adenocarcinoma is also the most common type of …
News Release
Artificial intelligence tools help scientists decode genomic disorders and communicate genomic risks
NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… explain how they use artificial intelligence for their genomic studies. … As researchers continue to unravel the many mysteries of genomics, they require more and more sophisticated technologies to diagnose, monitor and … their children after learning about their child’s genomic risk for health conditions. Using immersive virtual reality …
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NIH grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, manage heart disease and guide cancer clinicians to the most effective drugs.
… diabetes, keep heart disease patients out of hospitals and guide cancer clinicians and patients to the most … beyond the academic medical center and explore the use of genomic medicine in community-based clinics and primary care … in Care and Treatment (PREDICT) tests potentially at-risk patients for variants that are associated with drugs for …
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NIH awards more than $64 million to for a database of human cellular responses called the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures or LINCS.
… of human cellular responses, the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures (LINCS). Discovering such … will improve scientists' understanding of cell pathways and aid in the development of new therapies for many … establishes six centers, collectively called the Data and Signature Generating Centers. The National Human Genome …
MINC
Assessing your own work environment is a starting point for deciding who will be involved, what is needed, and establishing a plan of action.
… point for deciding who will be involved, what is needed, and establishing a plan of action. … It is critical that you … members: Who are the key stakeholders for integrating new genomic competencies that currently exist within your … manager and lead the initiative?  Step 2: Personal Assessment and Learning Needs of the Champion Team Once the …
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Dr. Elise Feingold is a scientific program manager in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences.
… director focused on gene discovery, gene expression and functional genomics. Since 2019, Dr. Feingold has served … advisor for strategic implementation, providing leadership and high-level guidance for the prioritization, development … of DNA Elements (ENCODE), Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS), gene discovery, gene expression, …
For Patients and Families
FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics.
… genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. … Health FAQs … … genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. ​​ ​ … Family … genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. … For Patients …
MINC
Evaluation of whether or not all your hard work is making a difference is important.
… of identified goals. Options for format, methods, and frequency of measurements might include the following. … … the use of their institution’s educational intervention on genomic knowledge, attitudes, practices, receptivity, … and objectives. Below is one example of a family history assessment quality improvement project with pre and post data …