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Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… and Public Liaison Branch … A collection of oral history videos released today by the National Human Genome … resources that are critical to a better understanding of health and disease. Timeline of our genomics history. Credit: … for the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, includes a discussion of his winding career path, …
Genetic Disorders
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.
… Mediterranean Fever treated?" below). Usually a positive family history in people of Middle Eastern ancestry. The results of … and Rare Diseases Information Center Finding Reliable Health Information Online … What is Familial Mediterranean …
News Release
NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health is participating in the H3Africa Consortium's effort to develop an African-specific genotyping array.
… director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and chief and senior investigator of the … multi-layered stories and their implications for human history and health," said Dr. Rotimi. "The way people look …
News Release
Researchers and families are investigating the heritability of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
… in an ADHD clinical study at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) led by Dr. Philip Shaw of the National Human … "Knowing more about ADHD would help me learn about my family and help me prepare to be more supportive of Luke," … I met individually with a study coordinator to discuss our family and personal histories of medical and mental health, …
About NHGRI
A timeline of notable events in the history of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… the first NHGRI Director and appears here as part of our history collection. Despite his scientific achievements, Dr. … advancing genomics research at the National Institutes of Health, the largest biomedical research agency in the world. … National Human Genome Center at Howard University, and the Family Life Center Foundation at Shiloh Baptist Church. …
Leadership Initiatives
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… memories in a two-part video recorded in July 2023. … The History of Genomics Program is a unique history and science communications effort at the National … Research Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. This program uses the history of genomics and the …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral … of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities specifically relating to the … cell disease as a case study of a genetic condition with a history of inequities in research and clinical …
For Patients and Families
Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.
… have high blood pressure as an adult. Learning about the health history of your family and sharing this information with your health care …
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
… PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. The … that are some of the greatest achievements in the history of science. … In this fun animated series, the gene’s … Ken Burns Present PBS Premiere of ‘The Gene: An Intimate History’ April 3, 2020 From WETA PBS announces "Ken Burns …
Educational Resources
A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease though several generations.
… Pedigree … A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or … … Genotype, Inherited, Phenotype, Proband, Family History, Genetic Counseling … A pedigree, as related to … is a chart that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or health condition through generations of a family. The …