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eMERGE
Important information about RFAs, upcoming dates, frequently asked questions and helpful links.
… about RFAs, upcoming dates, frequently asked questions and helpful links. … July 2nd, 2019 - Open Date (Earliest … Q&A webinar for the eMERGE Genomic Risk Assessment and Management Network funding opportunities. Frequently … secondary findings as described by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)? No, applicants should …
Policy Issues
Scientific institutions are developing recommendations to support the responsible use of human gene-editing research.
… In the United States and around the world, scientific institutions are developing … … In light of recent advances in gene-editing research and technologies, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) launched an initiative  in December …
Educational Resources
Personalized medicine is an emerging practice of medicine that uses an individual's genetic profile to guide decisions made in regard to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
… that uses an individual's genetic profile to guide decisions made in regard to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. … Human Genome Project, Genetic … decisions made in regard to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Knowledge of a patient's genetic …
For Patients and Families
Por lo general, se considera que una enfermedad es rara cuando afecta a menos de 200,000 personas en los Estados Unidos en cualquier momento dado.
… enfermedades raras y desatendidas ( Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases , TRND), a fin de crear un canal de … Estados Unidos en cualquier momento dado. … For Patients and Families …
For Patients and Families
La farmacogenómica combina la ciencia de cómo funcionan los medicamentos, llamada farmacologÃa, con la ciencia del genoma humano, llamada genómica.
… del genoma humano, llamada genómica. … For Patients and Families …
For Patients and Families
Las pruebas genéticas usan métodos de laboratorio para estudiar sus genes. ​
… de laboratorio para estudiar sus genes. ​ … For Patients and Families …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… is likely the case for many of your organizations, NHGRI and NIH are starting to bring some of our staff back to the physical workplace. This will obviously be a complex and lengthy process! As has been the case for the past few … are now available online . …  The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) recently published …
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.
… Discipline-specific genomic competencies are knowledge and skills that a provider needs in order to perform specific … outcomes-based approach that uses competencies to organize and structure curricula and continuing education.  Click on … to successfully practice as a genetic counselor. Medical School Education 2022 Association of Professors of …
Fact Sheet
Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your health and quality of life. 
… therapy clinical trial. Your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and attitudes can have a strong impact on your physical … professional. …  Think about how you will manage your emotions in the face of these challenges. How will you feel: … when others cannot.   You may need to continue seeking medical care throughout your life for the effects of living …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
An FAQ designed to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and the benefits and limitations of these tests.
… information (generally ancestry, some health traits and health risks) from a saliva sample. Ordering and return … by the clinical lab within the context of published medical guidelines and by the healthcare professionals with … should not be used for diagnosis or to inform treatment decisions. Users should consult a healthcare professional …