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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 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 …
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 … services to other medical teams on the results of genetic tests. The DGE will engage with labs within NHGRI as …
Staff
Katie Lewis is a genetic counselor in the NHGRI Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP).
… Katie L. Lewis, Sc.M., C.G.C. … Katie Lewis is a genetic counselor in the Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP). She got her degree in genetic counseling from the Johns Hopkins University/National … on genetic counseling and patients who receive genetic testing. She is excited to be working with the patients and …
News Release
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means to be American Indian.
… at NHGRI question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means … to Alaska in July of 2018 to give a talk on ethics and genetic ancestry tests, researchers and community members … the video tag. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic ancestry testing kit animation. Credit: Ernesto Del Aguila III, NHGRI. …
Educational Resources
Non-directiveness refers to the nature of the genetic counseling process.
… … Non-directiveness refers to the nature of the genetic counseling process. … Carrier Screening, Birth Defect, Genetic Screening, Genetic Testing, Family Health History, Newborn Screening, Genetic …
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 … identify and better understand pathways involved in human genetic diseases and normal development. Model systems, …
News Release
Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
… the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke, and … their findings may provide new clues to underlying genetic and biochemical influences in the development of … genetics have been difficult to understand. Numerous genetic and environmental factors can contribute to a person …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of … the nervous system. … Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal genetic disorder, most commonly occurring in children, that … body fluid and cells than non-carriers. DNA-based carrier testing looks for specific mutations or changes in the gene …
For Patients and Families
FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics.
… have assembled answers to frequently asked questions about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and … science of pharmacogenomics. … Health FAQs … FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and … Condition, Genetic Disorder, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing, Rare Disease … FAQs about genetic disorders, the …