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A team from the NIH has surmounted a major obstacle to testing potential drug therapies for a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease.
… Institutes of Health has surmounted a major obstacle to testing potential drug therapies for a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease. Researchers from … alterations that cause Gaucher disease were an important genetic risk factor for developing the more common disorder …
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 based on … and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and …
Genetic Disorders
Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion of genetic material on the the p arm of chromosome 5.
… Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion of genetic material on the the p arm of chromosome 5. … Cri du … known as 5p- syndrome and cat cry syndrome - is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion (a missing …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program trains students to conduct research and provides clinical rotations to learn about genetic conditions.
… The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program trains students to … social, behavior and policy research in the field of genetic counseling and provides clinical rotations for … and behavioral issues surrounding the use of genetic testing. Students are exposed to cutting-edge molecular …
Careers and Training
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genetic Counseling Training Program.
… The following questions about the JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program (GCTP) below cover … beyond college that has helped to focus their interest in genetic counseling. May I request an interview if I am … University, Genetic Training, Newborn Screening, Genetic Testing … Frequently Asked Questions about the Genetic …
Talking Glossary
Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of inheritance, including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors.
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a M.S in Genetic Counseling from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
… The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a Master of Science degree (ScM) in Genetic Counseling from the Department of Health, Behavior … School of Public Health.​ ​ … Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing, Clinical Genomics, Genomics In Medicine, Genomic …
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.
Genetic Disorders
Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21.
… findings. When Down syndrome is suspected in a person, a genetic test called a chromosome analysis is performed on a … have Down syndrome. It is recommended that thyroid level testing be performed at least yearly. Some infants with Down … of these atypical reproductive cells contributes to the genetic makeup of a child, the child will have an extra …
News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.