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Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… wonder if participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to being discriminated against … and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and … insurers may only vary premiums based on a few specified factors such as age or geographic area, thereby prohibiting …
News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking applications for the Director of Genetics Education (DGE) position for the Medical Genetics Training Programs, which plays a critical role in leading and overseeing all aspects of our ACGME-accredited programs.
… and consultations to enhance their understanding of genetic factors in various disease processes and empower them to confidently manage patients with potential genetic involvement. For a PhD Beyond expert diagnosis and …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
Professional Development Programs
The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship is designed for individuals interested in the development and implementation of genetics-related health and research policies at a national level.
Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies the mechanisms by which genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene … how disruptions in signaling pathways and transcription factors contribute to disease. Our investigators use genetics …
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… new diagnostic tests and treatments for patients with rare genetic disorders in the NIH Clinical Center. To achieve …
Educational Resources
Gene environment interaction is an influence on the expression of a trait that results from the interplay between genes and the environment.
… between genes and the environment. … Genes, Environmental Factors, Genetics, DNA … Gene–environment interaction refers … or more genes interact in complex ways with environmental factors, such as chemicals in the air or water, nutrition, …
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.
… sophisticated technologies to diagnose, monitor and treat genetic conditions. Artificial intelligence tools , which … and behavior. Because both genomics and environmental factors, such as food choices, influence health, these … their children after learning about their child’s genomic risk for health conditions. Using immersive virtual reality …
Educational Resources
A complex disease is caused by the interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors.
… by the interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors. … Genes, Cancer, Heart Disease, Gene-environment … diseases. This stands in contrast to a “simple” genetic disease that is more directly caused by mutations in a single gene. Common examples of complex genetic diseases include heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. …